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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
88 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
41 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 8 months after the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX170 IS grades versus the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 SX170 IS ZS30 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2013More modern by 8 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon SX170 IS

          

          

            
 ZS30 SX170 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 SX170 IS ZS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS features outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the ZS30.
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and ZS30 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and ZS30.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 decent MP (18MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 lighter than average (198 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
48
 incredible zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (448mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than average (198 grams)
 features touch focus
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography info
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone socket
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 really wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (198 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic ZS30
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 300 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $250