Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS25

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

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.

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

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.