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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 6 years prior to the TS6 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3000 IS scores against the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic TS6

 A3000 IS TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon A3000 IS

 TS6 A3000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 60 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic TS6

 A3000 IS TS6 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS provides outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS vs the TS6.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and TS6.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
72
great battery power (370 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery power (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 370 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $300