Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Updated by Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was announced 5 years prior to the TS30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic TS30
SX210 IS | TS30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX210 IS
TS30 | SX210 IS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 55 months |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic TS30
SX210 IS | TS30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS vs the TS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and TS30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and TS30.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.3 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $226 | $180 |