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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 19 months prior to the TS4 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 SX210 IS TS4 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon SX210 IS

		

		

			
 TS4 SX210 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 SX210 IS TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS offers exterior 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 TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS and the TS4.
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and TS4.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
21
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (220 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
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 excellent zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery (310 CIPA)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
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 lighter than average in class (220g)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (392mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
 good battery (310 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 good battery (310 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (220g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $226 $399