Canon 10D vs Panasonic FZ200

Below, we are matching up the Canon 10D and Panasonic FZ200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and FZ200 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 10D was brought out 10 years before the FZ200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 10D scores vs the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Canon 10D Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 10D has got physical measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 10D and Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 10D compared to the FZ200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and FZ200 is 56 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and FZ200.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 10D due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ200 will produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 10D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.