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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 17 months later than the TS1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX210 IS scores against the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 SX210 IS TS1 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SX210 IS

 TS1 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic TS1

 SX210 IS TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS vs the TS1.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and TS1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and TS1.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX210 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (220g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 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 format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Physical 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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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