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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the TS3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic TS3

          

          

            
 SX200 IS TS3 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon SX200 IS

          

          

            
 TS3 SX200 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2011May 2009More modern by 27 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic TS3

          

          

            
 SX200 IS TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS provides exterior dimensions 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 TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS versus the TS3.
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and TS3.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 you can focus manually
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
21
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (247 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (310 shots)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
62
 lighter than others (247g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
 great battery pack (310 shots)
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
42
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
38
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 great battery pack (310 shots)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
29
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (247 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $380