Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS25

Let's look much closer at the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 4 years before the TS25 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1100 IS scores against the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS and the TS25.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and TS25.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.