Canon S120 vs Panasonic TS20

Here, we are analyzing the Canon S120 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and TS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The S120 was introduced 23 months after the TS20 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S120 scores vs the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S120 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon S120 and Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S120 against the TS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and TS20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S120 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS20 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S120 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.