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Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Launched February 2014
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon D30 and Panasonic ZS15, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 20 months after the ZS15 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D30 grades vs the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Panasonic ZS15

 D30 ZS15 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2012Newer by 20 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon D30

 ZS15 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Panasonic ZS15

 D30 ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D30 and the ZS15.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and ZS15.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger D30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
33
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography information
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon PowerShot D30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $279