Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Panasonic TS5
A1100 IS | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon A1100 IS
TS5 | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 53 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 115k | Clearer display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic TS5
A1100 IS | TS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $160 | $350 |