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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 12 months later than the TS2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3300 IS scores against the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic TS2

 A3300 IS TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon A3300 IS

 TS2 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS2

 A3300 IS TS2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS provides external dimensions 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 TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS vs the TS2.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and TS2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent A3300 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine HD II
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 life 230 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $350