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Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Released February 2014
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon D30 versus Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the TS30 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D30 scores vs the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Panasonic TS30

 D30 TS30 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon D30

 TS30 D30 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Canon D30 and Panasonic TS30

 D30 TS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 provides outside 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 TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D30 compared to the TS30.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and TS30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
33
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
60
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
lighter than average in class (142g)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot D30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-12 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
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 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $180