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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX700 HS versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 10 months earlier than the TS30 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX700 HS scores versus the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic TS30

 SX700 HS TS30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX700 HS

 TS30 SX700 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic TS30

 SX700 HS TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has measurements 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 out the Canon SX700 HS versus Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX700 HS and the TS30.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and TS30 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and TS30.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX700 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography info
Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (250 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
lighter than others in class (142g)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-12 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $349 $180