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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 24 months later than the TS1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3200 IS grades versus the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 A3200 IS TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon A3200 IS

 TS1 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic TS1

 A3200 IS TS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS against the TS1.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and TS1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon A3200 IS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent A3200 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
72
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
61
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $380