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Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon D30 and Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 4 years after the TS2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D30 grades versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Panasonic TS2

 D30 TS2 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon D30

 TS2 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Panasonic TS2

 D30 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 features physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon D30 and Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 compared to the TS2.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and TS2.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer D30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
33
manual focus
has face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
60
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot D30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photographs -
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $350