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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A4000 IS grades versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic TS2

 A4000 IS TS2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon A4000 IS

 TS2 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic TS2

 A4000 IS TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A4000 IS vs the TS2.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and TS2.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon A4000 IS to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
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good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (175 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (175 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (175 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
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
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
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 Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $350