Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS10

Here is a complete review of the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 11 months earlier than the TS10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2100 IS scores against the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the TS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and TS10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and TS10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS10 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.