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Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon A800 and Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled within a month of the ZS10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A800 grades versus the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Panasonic ZS10

 A800 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon A800

 ZS10 A800 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A800 and Panasonic ZS10

 A800 ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A800 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A800 versus the ZS10.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and ZS10.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
29
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (300 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A800
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
55
great battery power (300 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
27
great battery power (300 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
24
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Panasonic ZS10
 Canon PowerShot A800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 3 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 300 photos 260 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $350