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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic TS1

 SX510 HS TS1 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2009Newer by 56 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SX510 HS

 TS1 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic TS1

 SX510 HS TS1 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

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

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
36
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
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