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Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic TS30

 G12 TS30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon G12

 TS30 G12 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic TS30

 G12 TS30 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

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

Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
47
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (401 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
60
great battery pack (370 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (401g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (401 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot G12Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
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