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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 5 years before the TS30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up against the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic TS30

 SX130 IS TS30 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX130 IS

 TS30 SX130 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2010More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS30

 SX130 IS TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS versus the TS30.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and TS30 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and TS30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-08-19 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $180