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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was launched 3 years prior to the TS4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A2100 IS grades vs the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic TS4

 A2100 IS TS4 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon A2100 IS

 TS4 A2100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS4

 A2100 IS TS4 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the TS4.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and TS4.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
great battery power (310 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
31
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $220 $399