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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 4 months after the TS1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX200 IS scores against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 SX200 IS TS1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 TS1 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic TS1

 SX200 IS TS1 
AnnouncedMay 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has got outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS and the TS1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and TS1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and TS1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 63 x 23mm (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 NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $380