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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
Photography Glossary

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released 12 months after the TS1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3000 IS grades against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 A3000 IS TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon A3000 IS

 TS1 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic TS1

 A3000 IS TS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the TS1.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and TS1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS1 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern A3000 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (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 ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $380