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Canon N vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon N vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Canon N vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon N vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was brought out 2 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the N scores versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic TS2

 N TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon N

 TS2 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic TS2

 N TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing

Canon N vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N provides exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by 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 have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the N vs the TS2.

Canon N vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and TS2.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent N is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
72
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have external mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon N vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 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 data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $350