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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced 2 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2300 grades against the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic TS2

 A2300 TS2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon A2300

 TS2 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS2

 A2300 TS2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A2300 versus the TS2.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and TS2.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent A2300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
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lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
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good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others in class (125g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 210 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $139 $350