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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2 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 TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was manufactured 2 years after the TS2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1300 matches up against the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic TS2

 A1300 TS2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon A1300

 TS2 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS2

 A1300 TS2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A1300 compared to the TS2.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and TS2.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1300 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger A1300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
33
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot A1300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 174g (0.38 lbs) 188g (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 Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery 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 price $119 $350