Canon A2200 vs Panasonic TS5

Following is a extensive review of the Canon A2200 and Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was announced 3 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A2200 matches up vs the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2200 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A2200 compared to the TS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and TS5.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.