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Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A810 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was announced 3 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A810 grades versus the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic SZ10

 A810 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon A810

 SZ10 A810 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic SZ10

 A810 SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A810 and the SZ10.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older A810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
max fps low (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic SZ10
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 200 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $99 $200