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Canon D30 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon D30 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon D30 versus Panasonic XS1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was released 14 months after the XS1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the D30 grades against the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Panasonic XS1

 D30 XS1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon D30

 XS1 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Panasonic XS1

 D30 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon D30 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has 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) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Canon D30 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D30 against the XS1.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and XS1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger D30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
33
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography details
Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography information
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
60
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (103g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot D30Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 images 260 images
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $130