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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled about the same time to the TS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A2100 IS scores versus the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 A2100 IS TS1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon A2100 IS

 TS1 A2100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS1

 A2100 IS TS1 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS and the TS1.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and TS1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and TS1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-01-27
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $220 $380