Canon PowerShot SX1 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelPowerShot SX1 ISLumix DMC-TS6
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
      MSRP$299
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels11.8 Megapixel17.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.0 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 1,600100 - 6,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 10804608 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
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper-Fine, Fine, NormalFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points923
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 560 mm28 - 128 mm
      Optical Zoom20x4.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.7f/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.80"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/1300 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Flash Range5.20 m5.60 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Custom, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Dimensions128 x 88 x 88 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.46")110 x 67 x 29 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 5.4 x 2.4"
      Package Weight1.35 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Battery PackAA batteries (NiMH recommended)Lithium ion battery & charger
      Battery Life370 shots
      Internal Storage32 MB10 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC cardSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec or custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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