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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic TS10
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 8 months earlier than the TS10 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up against the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic TS10

 SX200 IS TS10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon SX200 IS

 TS10 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic TS10

 SX200 IS TS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the TS10.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and TS10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and TS10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
62
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $329 $249