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Canon D30 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon D30 and Panasonic FS25, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 5 years after the FS25 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D30 scores against the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Panasonic FS25

 D30 FS25 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon D30

 FS25 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Panasonic FS25

 D30 FS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 vs the FS25.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher D30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
60
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot D30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-12 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $230