Canon 10D vs Panasonic TS3

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 10D versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and TS3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The 10D was unveiled 9 years before the TS3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 10D scores vs the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 10D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 10D comes with outside dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 10D versus the TS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and TS3 is 56 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and TS3.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 10D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS3 will deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 10D is going to be behind in sensor tech.