Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS10

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon S100 and Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and TS10 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was introduced 24 months after the TS10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S100 matches up versus the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S100 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Canon S100 and Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S100 and the TS10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and TS10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and TS10.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS10 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.