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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 7 months after the TS10 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS grades versus the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic TS10

 SX130 IS TS10 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon SX130 IS

 TS10 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS10

 SX130 IS TS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS versus the TS10.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and TS10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and TS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SX130 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than others (308g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-08-19 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $249