Canon S200 vs Panasonic TS1

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon S200 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and TS1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S200 was announced 5 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S200 grades against the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S200 vs the TS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and TS1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS1 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.