Panasonic TS2 vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Comparison

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Panasonic TS2

14 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon ELPH 310 HS

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic TS2 vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Panasonic TS2, which was introduced in January 2010 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Canon ELPH 310 HS, which was introduced in August 2011 is a Ultracompact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is 19 months difference between TS2 and ELPH 310 HS so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger ELPH 310 HS, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-01-26

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 6400

28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

2 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

188g. 99 x 63 x 24 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Also known as Lumix DMC-FT2

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Compare

Canon ELPH 310 HS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-08-23

12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

28-224 mm F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

3 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

140g. 96 x 57 x 22 mm

Also known as IXUS 230 HS

Panasonic TS2 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 (Lumix DMC-FT2)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Canon ELPH 310 HS (IXUS 230 HS)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 over Canon ELPH 310 HS

Max Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points	11 vs 9	2 more focus points
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Flash Coverage	5.1m vs 4.0m	1.1m longer range

Reasons to choose Canon ELPH 310 HS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	461k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1300s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	3.0fps vs 2.0fps	1 fps faster
Weight	140 g vs 188 g	48 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	224mm vs 128mm	96 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	8× vs 4.6×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.00 vs 3.30	faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area	2.34µm² vs 1.98µm²	18% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 461k dots	Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele	5.90 vs 5.90	Slow lenses at tele

Panasonic TS2 vs Canon ELPH 310 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS2 has external dimensions of 99 x 63 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.94″) and weighs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz) (including batteries). Canon ELPH 310 HS has external dimensions of 96 x 57 x 22 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.87″) and weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS. Canon ELPH 310 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Panasonic TS2.

Comparison image of Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS.

Comparison image of Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS.

Top View Comparison image of Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 310 HS is significantly lighter (48g ) than the Panasonic TS2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

TS2

ELPH 310 HS

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

TS2

ELPH 310 HS

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon ELPH 310 HS's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS2's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Panasonic TS2 vs Canon ELPH 310 HS: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic TS2 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine HD II processor. On the other hand, Canon ELPH 310 HS has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the TS2 and ELPH 310 HS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS Cameras

Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic TS2 vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic TS2 features a 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 4.6× zoom lens whereas Canon ELPH 310 HS features a 28-224 mm F3.0-5.9 8× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.00, Canon ELPH 310 HS is faster than Panasonic TS2 at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 310 HS has 96mm longer reach than the Panasonic TS2. Both cameras has a max aperture of f5.90 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TS2

ELPH 310 HS

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TS2

ELPH 310 HS

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TS2

ELPH 310 HS

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TS2

ELPH 310 HS

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic TS2 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 310 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic TS2 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 310 HS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Panasonic TS2 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 310 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
11 Focus Points
128 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
224 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Panasonic TS2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon ELPH 310 HS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
188g
4.6X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
140g
Body Thickness 22mm
8.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic TS2 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 310 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic TS2 vs Canon ELPH 310 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 310 HS scores compare:

Panasonic TS2

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #196 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #765 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 310 HS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #36 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #875 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic TS2 scores higher than the Canon ELPH 310 HS in Overall. It has better image quality and better value than Canon ELPH 310 HS. On the other hand, Canon ELPH 310 HS is more portable and has more features than Panasonic TS2.
If image quality is very important for you and you want to get the most bang for your bucks, choose the Panasonic TS2.
If you are looking for a small camera where you can take everywhere with you, and having more features are also important, Canon ELPH 310 HS is the right choice for you.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2	Canon ELPH 310 HS
Brand	Panasonic	Canon
Announced	2010-01-26	2011-08-23
Body Type	Compact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	27.72mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4320 x 3240	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	11	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-128 mm (4.6×)	28-224 mm (8×)
Max Aperture	F3.3-5.9	F3.0-5.9
Macro Focus Range	5cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.7"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1300s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.10 m	4.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	2.0 fps	3.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	AVCHD Lite	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	188g	140g
Dimensions	99 x 63 x 24mm	96 x 57 x 22mm
Battery Life	n/a	210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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