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Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and TS2 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was manufactured 2 years after the TS2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the G15 matches up vs the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic TS2

 G15 TS2 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 33 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon G15

 TS2 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic TS2

 G15 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G15 has physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has specifications 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 G15 vs Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G15 compared to the TS2.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and TS2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and TS2.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher G15 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography info
Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (352g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
61
good battery power (350 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (352 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
67
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (352g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot G15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-17 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $350