Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS5

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and TS5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S100 was introduced 18 months earlier than the TS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S100 matches up vs the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S100 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S100 versus the TS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and TS5.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS5 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S100 will be behind in sensor tech.