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Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS35 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 ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon D30 versus Panasonic ZS35, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 2 months after the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D30 matches up versus the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Panasonic ZS35

 D30 ZS35 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon D30

 ZS35 D30 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon D30 and Panasonic ZS35

 D30 ZS35 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D30 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 against the ZS35.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and ZS35.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
33
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot D30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Battery style 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $300