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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 7 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX620 HS scores vs the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic TS1

 SX620 HS TS1 
IntroducedMay 2016January 2009Fresher by 89 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 TS1 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic TS1

 SX620 HS TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS vs the TS1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and TS1.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-05-10 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 295 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $279 $380