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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 7 months after the TS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX120 IS grades against the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 SX120 IS TS1 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SX120 IS

 TS1 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic TS1

 SX120 IS TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the TS1.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and TS1 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and TS1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic TS1 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX120 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
32
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (285g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (285g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 285 grams (0.63 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $380