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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Photography Glossary

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 5 years before the TS30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic TS30

 A3300 IS TS30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon A3300 IS

 TS30 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS30

 A3300 IS TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 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).

Examine the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the TS30.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and TS30.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (142g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $180