Canon A2200 vs Panasonic TS6
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A2200 vs Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2200 was released 5 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2200 grades vs the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Panasonic TS6
A2200 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon A2200
TS6 | A2200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 48 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Panasonic TS6
A2200 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A2200 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 provides exterior measurements 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 TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2200 vs Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2200 against the TS6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and TS6.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 280 photos | 370 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $139 | $300 |