Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 6 years before the TS30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3000 IS scores vs the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS vs the TS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and TS30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS30 to render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.