Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
- New Model is Canon SX520 HS
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Updated by Panasonic TS2

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was released 4 years after the TS1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic TS1
SX510 HS | TS1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 56 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SX510 HS
TS1 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic TS1
SX510 HS | TS1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS versus the TS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and TS1 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and TS1.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX510 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 349g (0.77 pounds) | 189g (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 | 250 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $380 |