Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS5

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 17 months prior to the TS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A1300 matches up vs the TS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A1300 and the TS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and TS5.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older A1300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.