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Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon S95
  • Replacement is Canon S110
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon S100 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close but the S100 (1/1.7") and TS2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was released 24 months after the TS2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S100 scores versus the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Panasonic TS2

 S100 TS2 
LaunchedDecember 2011January 2010Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon S100

 TS2 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Panasonic TS2

 S100 TS2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S100 vs the TS2.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS2 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher S100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
45
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
32
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
36
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-12-22 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.10 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
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
Launch pricing $429 $350