Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS3
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
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- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Launched August 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
- Successor is Panasonic TS4
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A2300 was manufactured 6 months after the TS3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2300 matches up versus the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic TS3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon A2300
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Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS3
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Launched | February 2012 | August 2011 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2300 versus the TS3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and TS3.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 197 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 310 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $139 | $380 |