Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS25

Following is a extended overview of the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 4 years before the TS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2100 IS scores versus the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS has got 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) and the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the TS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and TS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and TS25.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.