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Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon G16 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and TS1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was launched 4 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the G16 grades versus the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Panasonic TS1

 G16 TS1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009More recent by 59 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon G16

 TS1 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Panasonic TS1

 G16 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G16 compared to the TS1.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and TS1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and TS1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The G16 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The more modern G16 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
64
better than average battery (360 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot G16Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $380