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Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon G12
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and TS30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was brought out 6 years earlier than the TS30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G11 matches up vs the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Panasonic TS30

 G11 TS30 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon G11

 TS30 G11 
IntroducedJanuary 2015December 2009More recent by 61 months

Common features in the Canon G11 and Panasonic TS30

 G11 TS30 
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G11 versus the TS30.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and TS30 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and TS30.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G11 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS30 will result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older G11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G11
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
47
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography info
Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (375g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
57
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (375g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
60
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others (375 grams)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot G11Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-12-16 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $180