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Canon SL3 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon SL3 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Alternate Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Succeeded the Canon SL2
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SL3 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SL3 versus Panasonic TS30, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and TS30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL3 was revealed 4 years after the TS30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SL3 matches up vs the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Panasonic TS30

 SL3 TS30 
RevealedApril 2019January 2015More modern by 52 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SL3

 TS30 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Panasonic TS30

 SL3 TS30 

Canon SL3 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SL3 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SL3 versus Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL3 against the TS30.

Canon SL3 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL3 and TS30 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and TS30.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL3 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SL3 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SL3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
75
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL3
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
70
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (1,070 per charge)
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
82
good battery power (1,070 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
74
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,070 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
44
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SL3 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Panasonic TS30
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2019-04-10 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449 gr (0.99 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1070 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $180