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Canon D30 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon D30 and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 5 years after the FZ28 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the D30 grades against the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Panasonic FZ28

 D30 FZ28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon D30

 FZ28 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Panasonic FZ28

 D30 FZ28 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has got external dimensions 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 FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 and Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 compared to the FZ28.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and FZ28.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon D30 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger D30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
36
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
60
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot D30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $599