Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS5

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the TS5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS has got outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the TS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and TS5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.