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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A810 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched around the same time to the TS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the A810 grades vs the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic TS20

 A810 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon A810

 TS20 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic TS20

 A810 TS20 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A810 compared to the TS20.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and TS20.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
64
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
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 171 grams (0.38 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 220 photos 250 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $179