Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was launched 3 years before the TS20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1100 IS grades vs the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS versus the TS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and TS20.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.