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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
80 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the TS30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX500 IS matches up against the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic TS30

          

          

            
 SX500 IS TS30 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX500 IS

          

          

            
 TS30 SX500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2012Fresher by 28 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic TS30

          

          

            
 SX500 IS TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the TS30.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and TS30 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and TS30.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the age  of the products into consideration. The older SX500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
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 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography features
Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (142g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (195 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (195 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery power (195 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-08-21 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 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
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 195 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $180