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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX610 HS
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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 12 months earlier than the TS30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic TS30

 SX600 HS TS30 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX600 HS

 TS30 SX600 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS30

 SX600 HS TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS features external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS vs the TS30.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and TS30.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX600 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 16MP 16MP
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 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 188g (0.41 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
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 Single Single
Retail price $249 $180