Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS25

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon S110 versus Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and TS25 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was manufactured 3 months before the TS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S110 grades versus the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon S110 versus Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S110 and the TS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and TS25.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S110 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS25 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.