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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 17 months earlier than the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2300 matches up vs the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic TS5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon A2300

		

		

			
 TS5 A2300 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2012More modern by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS5

		

		

			
 A2300 TS5 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 enjoys outer 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 TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A2300 compared to the TS5.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and TS5.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged A2300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
56
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2300 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (210 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery (370 per charge)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 great battery (370 per charge)
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 weather proof
 great battery (370 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2300 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic support
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS5
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
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) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L DMW-BCM13
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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $139 $350