Canon D30 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here, we will be looking at the Canon D30 vs Panasonic SZ5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 20 months later than the SZ5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D30 grades vs the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 features external 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 SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 versus the SZ5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and SZ5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ5 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D30 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.