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Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was revealed 14 months after the FH10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D30 matches up versus the FH10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Panasonic FH10

 D30 FH10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon D30

 FH10 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Panasonic FH10

 D30 FH10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D30 vs the FH10.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and FH10.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
33
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
60
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (103g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography info
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot D30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 300 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $110