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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SX170 IS versus Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 3 years after the TS10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Panasonic TS10

 SX170 IS TS10 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2010Newer by 44 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon SX170 IS

 TS10 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic TS10

 SX170 IS TS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS provides external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Canon SX170 IS versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the TS10.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and TS10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and TS10.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (251g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-08-22 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 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 life 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $249