Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic TS1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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Panasonic TS2
S100 | TS2 | |||
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Launched | December 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon S100
TS2 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Panasonic TS2
S100 | TS2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Canon S100 versus Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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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 |