Canon PowerShot SX410 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS was introduced in February 2015 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 was introduced in January 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 185 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX410 IS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6.

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Cheaper $279 vs $299
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 4608 x 3456
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 960 mm vs 128 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 40x vs 4.6x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance 5 cm vs 30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 0 cm vs 5 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1300 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 over Canon PowerShot SX410 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 9 vs 23
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.3
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.5 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz) vs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 185 shots vs 370 shots

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
        Cheap$279$299
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life185 shots370 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4+ processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS comes with NB-11LH battery pack with battery life of 185 shots and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 comes with Lithium ion battery & charger battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot SX410 IS, and up to 1/1300 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. Canon PowerShot SX410 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.5 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m on Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and 5.60 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS body has dimensions of 104 x 69 x 85 mm (4.09 x 2.72 x 3.35") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 body has dimensions of 110 x 67 x 29 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.14"). Canon PowerShot SX410 IS weighs 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz).

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      104 mm

      69 mm

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      110 mm

      67 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 185 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 185 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 185 shots
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and give them scores of 53 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      43
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      71
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      79
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 185 shots
      GOOD
      70
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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