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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Panasonic TS20

 A1100 IS TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon A1100 IS

 TS20 A1100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic TS20

 A1100 IS TS20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

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

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
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comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (142g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $179