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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
86 Imaging
39 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 18 months before the TS30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX160 IS grades against the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Panasonic TS30

          

          

            
 SX160 IS TS30 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX160 IS

          

          

            
 TS30 SX160 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2013Fresher by 18 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic TS30

          

          

            
 SX160 IS TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS against the TS30.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and TS30 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and TS30.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older SX160 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
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 focusing manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (291g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lighter than others in class (142 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography factors
50
 excellent zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery (380 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
68
 great battery (380 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (291g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (448mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than others in class (142g)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery (380 shots)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic port
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than others in class (142g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic port
Photography Glossary
        
                
        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-21 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 291 gr (0.64 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $180