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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX40 HS
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX30 IS was manufactured 3 months after the ZS5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up against the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 SX30 IS ZS5 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon SX30 IS

          

          

            
 ZS5 SX30 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 SX30 IS ZS5 
IntroducedSeptember 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS features outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the ZS5.
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and ZS5 is 64 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and ZS5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX30 IS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.

            Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
27
 offers face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
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 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than average in class (601 grams)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (214g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
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 excellent zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (840mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (601g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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 lighter than others in class (214 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
49
 decently wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic port
 heavier than average in class (601 grams)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (214 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-14 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $300