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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
41 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 4 years before the ZS30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX200 IS scores vs the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 SX200 IS ZS30 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon SX200 IS

          

          

            
 ZS30 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 44 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 SX200 IS ZS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS against the ZS30.
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and ZS30 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and ZS30.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

            Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
28
 manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
32
 MP count good (18MP)
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography info
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (247g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than average in class (198g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18MP)
 offers tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (260 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
62
 lighter than competition (247g)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than average in class (198g)
 offers focus via touch
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (480mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (260 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography highlights
42
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery life (260 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging highlights
29
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (247g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone socket
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (198g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS30
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $250