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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1100 IS was brought out 6 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Panasonic TS30

 A1100 IS TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon A1100 IS

 TS30 A1100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 71 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic TS30

 A1100 IS TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the TS30.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and TS30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS30 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
74
lighter than others (142g)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $160 $180