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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX720 HS
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out about the same time to the TS30 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX710 HS matches up against the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic TS30

 SX710 HS TS30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX710 HS

 TS30 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic TS30

 SX710 HS TS30 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2015Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS and the TS30.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and TS30 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and TS30.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition (269g)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
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 Overall 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 230 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $180