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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 11 months before the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic TS2

 A2100 IS TS2 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon A2100 IS

 TS2 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS2

 A2100 IS TS2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS provides outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A2100 IS against the TS2.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and TS2.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $220 $350