Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS30

Here, we are matching up the Canon A810 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was brought out 3 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A810 grades against the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A810 versus the TS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and TS30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older A810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.