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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A1300 versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was manufactured very close to the TS20 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1300 scores against the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic TS20

 A1300 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon A1300

 TS20 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS20

 A1300 TS20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A1300 and the TS20.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and TS20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot A1300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 220 shots 250 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Retail cost $119 $179