Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A2300 was announced within a month of the TS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A2300 scores against the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic TS20
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon A2300
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Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS20
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2300 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2300 against the TS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and TS20.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 grams (0.28 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $139 | $179 |