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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced 11 months earlier than the TS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1300 matches up against the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic TS25

 A1300 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon A1300

 TS25 A1300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS25

 A1300 TS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 offers 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 TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A1300 against the TS25.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and TS25.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older A1300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
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no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
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good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (144g)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot A1300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots 250 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $119 $180