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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 24 months after the TS1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 A3300 IS TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon A3300 IS

 TS1 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS1

 A3300 IS TS1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS features 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) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS vs the TS1.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and TS1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
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MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
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 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 life 230 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
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 One One
Retail price $200 $380