Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic TS10
SX130 IS | TS10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon SX130 IS
TS10 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS10
SX130 IS | TS10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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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 |