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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 11 months prior to the S1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic S1

 SD1300 IS S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S1 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic S1

 SD1300 IS S1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS and the S1.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and S1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $269