Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS20
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Released August 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was brought out 19 months after the TS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX170 IS grades vs the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Panasonic TS20
SX170 IS | TS20 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon SX170 IS
TS20 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic TS20
SX170 IS | TS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS provides external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS vs the TS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and TS20 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and TS20.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX170 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 300 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $179 |