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Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon D10 Comparison

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10 MP | 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon D10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Panasonic and Canon. Panasonic ZS1 was introduced to market in May 2009 and Canon D10 was launched in July 2009. There is only 2 months difference between ZS1 and D10 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Panasonic ZS1 has a 10.0MP 1/2.5-inch sensor whereas Canon D10 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-05-14
  • 10MP - 1/2.5-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 229g. 103 x 60 x 33 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ6

Canon D10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-07-01
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 35-105 mm F2.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 190g. 104 x 67 x 49 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 over Canon PowerShot D10
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
11 vs 9 2 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 2.5" 0.2 inches larger display
Continuous Shooting
3.0fps vs 1.0fps 2 fps faster
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 35mm 10 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 105mm 195 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
12× vs 3× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
5.3m vs 3.2m 2.1m longer range


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot D10 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Max Sensor Resolution
12 MP vs 10 MP 19% more pixels
Max Mech. Shutter
1/5000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
190 g vs 229 g 39 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Canon PowerShot D10
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Canon PowerShot D10
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 2.5" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon D10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS1 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) (including batteries). Canon D10 has external dimensions of 104 x 67 x 49 mm (4.09 x 2.64 x 1.93″) and weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10. Panasonic ZS1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 16mm thinner than Canon D10.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon D10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon D10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon D10 is significantly lighter (39g ) than the Panasonic ZS1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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D10
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of D10, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to ZS1.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic ZS1's 2.7" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon D10's 2.5" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon D10: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 has a 10.0MP 1/2.5-inch (5.744 x 4.308 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon D10 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the ZS1 and D10 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon D10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10 Cameras


As seen above, Canon D10 has a 1.1x Larger sensor area than Panasonic ZS1. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon D10 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 features a 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 12× zoom lens whereas Canon D10 features a 35-105 mm F2.8-4.9 3× zoom lens.

Panasonic ZS1 has 10mm wider coverage than the Canon D10. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Canon D10 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS1 has 195mm longer reach than the Canon D10. Both cameras has a max aperture of f4.90 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS1
D10
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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ZS1
D10
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ZS1
D10
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

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ZS1
D10
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS1 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon D10 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon D10 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Panasonic ZS1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon D10 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
11 Focus Points
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/5000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
9 Focus Points
105 mm Tele Lens
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Panasonic ZS1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon D10 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
229g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
190g
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Body Thickness 49mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Panasonic ZS1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon D10 for Landscape Photography

POOR
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon D10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS1 and Canon D10 scores compare:

Panasonic ZS1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #378 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1058 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon D10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #309 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #942 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon D10 has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic ZS1 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Canon PowerShot D10
Brand Panasonic Canon
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-07-01
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.5-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 5.744 x 4.308 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 24.74mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-300 mm (12×) 35-105 mm (3×)
Max Aperture F3.3-4.9 F2.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/5000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.20 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 229g 190g
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm 104 x 67 x 49mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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