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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was brought out around the same time to the TS10 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A3100 IS scores vs the TS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Panasonic TS10

 A3100 IS TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon A3100 IS

 TS10 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic TS10

 A3100 IS TS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has got physical 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 TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS against the TS10.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and TS10.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS10 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $159 $249