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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was introduced 14 months after the ZS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX210 IS grades vs the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic ZS1

 SX210 IS ZS1 
LaunchedJune 2010May 2009Newer by 14 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon SX210 IS

 ZS1 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS1

 SX210 IS ZS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with 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) while the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the ZS1.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and ZS1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX210 IS will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX210 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
24
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography factors
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than others (229g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS1
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $226 $0