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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was brought out 17 months prior to the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A810 matches up versus the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic TS5

 A810 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon A810

 TS5 A810 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic TS5

 A810 TS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A810 against the TS5.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and TS5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
51
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic TS5
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171g (0.38 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 220 photos 370 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA DMW-BCM13
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $350