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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 2 years after the TS10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A4000 IS grades vs the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic TS10

 A4000 IS TS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon A4000 IS

 TS10 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic TS10

 A4000 IS TS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A4000 IS and the TS10.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and TS10.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (175 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography advice
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (175 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (175 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 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 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 175 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $249