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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was introduced 5 months after the TS2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX210 IS scores against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic TS2

 SX210 IS TS2 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon SX210 IS

 TS2 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic TS2

 SX210 IS TS2 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS features external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS and the TS2.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and TS2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and TS2.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
37
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
68
lighter than average (220 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.10 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
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 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $226 $350