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Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was released 12 months after the TS2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A800 grades against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Panasonic TS2

 A800 TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon A800

 TS2 A800 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Panasonic TS2

 A800 TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A800 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A800 vs the TS2.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer A800 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
25
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography features
Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
29
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
55
better than average battery (300 shots)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A800
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
26
better than average battery (300 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot A800Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $90 $350