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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 5 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades against the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 SX400 IS TS1 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2009More recent by 67 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SX400 IS

 TS1 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic TS1

 SX400 IS TS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS and the TS1.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and TS1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and TS1.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
60
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-07-29 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 life 190 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $380