• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic TS20 advantages over Canon N2

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    142g vs 201g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Canon N2 advantages over Panasonic TS20

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.7 fps vs 1.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm Z90

Panasonic TS20
Fujifilm Z90
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic TS20 vs Fujifilm Z90

Canon N2
Fujifilm Z90
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon N2 vs Fujifilm Z90

Compared to Pentax S1

Panasonic TS20
Pentax S1
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax S1

Canon N2
Pentax S1
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon N2 vs Pentax S1

Compared to Nikon S100

Panasonic TS20
Nikon S100
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic TS20 vs Nikon S100

Canon N2
Nikon S100
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon N2 vs Nikon S100

Compared to Canon N

Panasonic TS20
Canon N
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic TS20 vs Canon N

Canon N2
Canon N
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon N2 vs Canon N

Compared to Nikon S6900

Panasonic TS20
Nikon S6900
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic TS20 vs Nikon S6900

Canon N2
Nikon S6900
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer exposure
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon N2 vs Nikon S6900

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