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Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • New Model is Canon G16
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and TS30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G15 was announced 3 years earlier than the TS30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G15 scores versus the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic TS30

 G15 TS30 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon G15

 TS30 G15 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2012More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic TS30

 G15 TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G15 features outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G15 versus the TS30.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and TS30 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and TS30.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G15 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older G15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography features
Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (352g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (350 per charge)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
61
great battery (350 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (352 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (352g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot G15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-17 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $180