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Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon N100 and Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and TS2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The N100 was launched 4 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the N100 scores versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic TS2

 N100 TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon N100

 TS2 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic TS2

 N100 TS2 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the N100 vs the TS2.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and TS2 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS2 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent N100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
34
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (289g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery life (330 shots)
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (289g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
has external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (289g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot N100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $350