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Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS10 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 TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
Photography Glossary

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon D30 and Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 4 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D30 scores against the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Panasonic TS10

 D30 TS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon D30

 TS10 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Panasonic TS10

 D30 TS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D30 features physical dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D30 compared to the TS10.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and TS10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and TS10.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern D30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography information
Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
36
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
60
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot D30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-12 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 Venus Engine IV
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $249