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Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS25 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 TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon D30 versus Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 14 months after the TS25 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D30 grades versus the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Panasonic TS25

 D30 TS25 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon D30

 TS25 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Panasonic TS25

 D30 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D30 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 vs the TS25.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and TS25.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS25 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger D30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competitors (144g)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot D30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-12 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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 gr (0.48 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $180