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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 3 years after the TS1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2300 scores versus the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic TS1

 A2300 TS1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon A2300

 TS1 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS1

 A2300 TS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2300 versus the TS1.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and TS1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A2300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
66
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $380