Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was manufactured 6 years before the TS30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD970 IS matches up vs the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions 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 SD970 IS and Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD970 IS vs the TS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and TS30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.