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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 3 years after the TS1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores versus the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic TS1

 SX240 HS TS1 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SX240 HS

 TS1 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic TS1

 SX240 HS TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS and the TS1.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and TS1.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX240 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
37
manual focus
has face detect focusing
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (224g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (224g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $380