Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 5 years before the TS30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX20 IS scores against the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS comes with external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX20 IS versus Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS vs the TS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and TS30 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and TS30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.