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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX240 HS
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 4 years earlier than the TS30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX230 HS grades versus the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Panasonic TS30

 SX230 HS TS30 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX230 HS

 TS30 SX230 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic TS30

 SX230 HS TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS and the TS30.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and TS30.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS30 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (223 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (210 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (210 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 210 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $180