Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS1

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS provides physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS against the TS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and TS1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and TS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.