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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
41 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 2 years after the ZS30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX710 HS grades against the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 SX710 HS ZS30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon SX710 HS

          

          

            
 ZS30 SX710 HS 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 SX710 HS ZS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS vs the ZS30.
Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and ZS30 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and ZS30.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

            Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (269g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (198 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography highlights
47
 excellent zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (260 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography factors
66
 lighter than competition in class (269g)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (750mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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 lighter than competitors (198 grams)
 features focus by touch
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 bad battery (260 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography factors
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery life (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery (260 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging highlights
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (269g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (198 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS30
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 230 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $349 $250