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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very well matched but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX1 IS was introduced at a similar time to the ZS1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX1 IS grades versus the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic ZS1

		

		

			
 SX1 IS ZS1 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 ZS1 SX1 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS1

		

		

			
 SX1 IS ZS1 
AnnouncedMarch 2009May 2009Similar age
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS and the ZS1.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and ZS1 is 64 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and ZS1.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SX1 IS offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography info
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
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 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (615g)
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography highlights
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 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography factors
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 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (615g)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competitors in class (229g)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (10MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography details
44
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 missing Time Lapse function
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 missing mic support
 heavier than average in class (615g)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS1
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-27 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $0