Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH3

Let's take a closer look at the Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 4 years after the FH3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D30 matches up versus the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D30 versus the FH3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and FH3.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer D30 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.