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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon A1100 IS versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1100 IS grades against the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Panasonic TS5

 A1100 IS TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon A1100 IS

 TS5 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic TS5

 A1100 IS TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has got physical 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) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1100 IS versus Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS against the TS5.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and TS5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
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includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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better than average battery power (370 per charge)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic TS5
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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