Canon IXUS
115 HS
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FS30

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Canon IXUS 125 HS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS35

Canon IXUS 115 HS

70

Reasons to buy the Canon IXUS 115 HS

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 24fps
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
360 ms shutter lag
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30

51

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30

Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
290 ms shutter lag
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Canon IXUS 115 HS
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the IXUS 115 HS's lens captures marginally more light (0.5 f-stops)
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Size Significantly smaller 93x55x19 mm vs 100x56x28 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Thickness Significantly thinner 0.8" vs 1.1"
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 Around 30% thinner
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The IXUS 115 HS's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Weight Lighter 140 g vs 178 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Canon IXUS 115 HS Learn more about
the Canon IXUS 115 HS

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FS30
Zoom More zoom 8x vs 4x
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 4x more zoom
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 15s
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 4x longer exposures
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 4.6 fps vs 3.4 fps
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 Around 40% faster continuous shooting
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/1600s vs 1/1500s
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 Around 10% faster max shutter speed
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30 Learn more about
the Panasonic DMC-FS30
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Canon IXUS 115 HS Canon IXUS 115 HS
70 vs 51
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon IXUS 115 HS. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a compact with a travel zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
IXUS 115 HS:1/1500s
DMC-FS30:1/1600s
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
28 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon IXUS 220 HS

Canon IXUS 220 HS

Compact

$270
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Compare the IXUS 220 HS vs the IXUS 115 HS
Compare the IXUS 220 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FS30
Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200

Compact

$147
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the PowerShot A2200 vs the IXUS 115 HS
Compare the PowerShot A2200 vs the Lumix DMC-FS30
Canon Digital IXUS 130 IS

Canon Digital IXUS 130 IS

Ultra compact
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the Digital IXUS 130 IS vs the IXUS 115 HS
Compare the Digital IXUS 130 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS35

Travel zoom

$161
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Compare the Lumix DMC-FS35 vs the IXUS 115 HS
Compare the Lumix DMC-FS35 vs the Lumix DMC-FS30
Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Travel zoom

$177 - $223
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix S6200 vs the IXUS 115 HS
Compare the Coolpix S6200 vs the Lumix DMC-FS30

Canon IXUS 115 HS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon IXUS 125 HS

Canon PowerShot IXUS 125 HS

Compact

$302 - $321
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly slower
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the PowerShot IXUS 125 HS vs the IXUS 115 HS
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Compact

$129
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Lowest price Cheaper
Shutter lag Much more shutter lag
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot A3300 IS vs the IXUS 115 HS
Canon IXUS 230 HS

Canon IXUS 230 HS

Travel zoom

$273 - $324
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Larger
Compare the IXUS 230 HS vs the IXUS 115 HS
Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Ultra compact

$132
Wide angle Better wide angle
Weight Lighter
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Coolpix S3100 vs the IXUS 115 HS
Sony Cybershot DSC-W570

Sony Cybershot W570

Ultra compact

$135
Aperture Wider aperture
Size Slightly smaller
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the IXUS 115 HS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33

Travel zoom
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-FS33 vs the Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

Ultra compact

$129
Size Significantly smaller
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom Less zoom
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the Lumix DMC-FH2 vs the Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18

Travel zoom

$272 - $305
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Size Larger
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the Lumix DMC-TZ18 vs the Lumix DMC-FS30

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