Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30

Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon G12 versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and TS30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The G12 was revealed 5 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G12 grades against the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic TS30
G12 | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon G12
TS30 | G12 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 48 months |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic TS30
G12 | TS30 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G12 versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G12 compared to the TS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and TS30 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and TS30.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401g (0.88 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
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 Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $600 | $180 |