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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 5 months earlier than the TS30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX400 IS scores vs the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic TS30

 SX400 IS TS30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX400 IS

 TS30 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic TS30

 SX400 IS TS30 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2015Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS against the TS30.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and TS30 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and TS30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (190 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-07-29 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $229 $180