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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced within a month of the TS30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX610 HS scores versus the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic TS30

 SX610 HS TS30 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX610 HS

 TS30 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic TS30

 SX610 HS TS30 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2015Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS vs the TS30.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and TS30.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (191 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (270 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
74
lighter than others in class (142g)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $214 $180