Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS10
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
- Updated by Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was launched 4 years after the TS10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX520 HS grades against the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Panasonic TS10
SX520 HS | TS10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 55 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon SX520 HS
TS10 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic TS10
SX520 HS | TS10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS and the TS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and TS10 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and TS10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2010-01-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441g (0.97 lb) | 188g (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 210 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $219 | $249 |