Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic TS6

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 6 years before the TS6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A2100 IS scores against the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS offers exterior measurements 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 TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS and the TS6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and TS6.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.