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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Panasonic TS30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic TS30

 SX210 IS TS30 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX210 IS

 TS30 SX210 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2010Newer by 55 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic TS30

 SX210 IS TS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Panasonic TS30 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
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lighter than average (220 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
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