Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS20

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon S110 versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and TS20 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The S110 was introduced 8 months after the TS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S110 grades vs the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S110 versus Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S110 vs the TS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and TS20.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S110 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS20 will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S110 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.