Canon S120 vs Panasonic TS25

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon S120 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and TS25 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S120 was manufactured 11 months later than the TS25 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S120 scores against the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 features 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) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon S120 and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S120 compared to the TS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and TS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and TS25.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S120 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS25 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.