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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out 3 years before the TS6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1300 grades against the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic TS6

 A1300 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon A1300

 TS6 A1300 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012Newer by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS6

 A1300 TS6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1300 vs the TS6.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and TS6.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
33
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery (370 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot A1300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $300