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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic TS20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic TS20

 A2300 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon A2300

 TS20 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS20

 A2300 TS20 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

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

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
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lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average in class (125g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (142g)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
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