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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 2 years after the TS10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1300 scores against the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic TS10

 A1300 TS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon A1300

 TS10 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS10

 A1300 TS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A1300 and the TS10.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and TS10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and TS10.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A1300 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher A1300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography info
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
65
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot A1300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $249