Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS30
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched August 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was announced 5 years before the TS30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD4000 IS scores against the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic TS30
SD4000 IS | TS30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SD4000 IS
TS30 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 53 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS30
SD4000 IS | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS against the TS30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and TS30.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-08-02 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $180 |