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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic TS30

 A3000 IS TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon A3000 IS

 TS30 A3000 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic TS30

 A3000 IS TS30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

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

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
74
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $180