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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 7 months after the TS2 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS grades versus the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic TS2

          

          

            
 SX130 IS TS2 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon SX130 IS

          

          

            
 TS2 SX130 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS2

          

          

            
 SX130 IS TS2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS offers exterior 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 TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS versus the TS2.
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and TS2 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and TS2.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
29
 manual focus
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
28
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (308 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 low fps (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
61
 lighter than others (308 grams)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
42
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
29
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (308g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
28
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-08-19 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical 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 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    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $350