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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon D10 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was manufactured 18 months prior to the FH2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the D10 grades versus the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic FH2

 D10 FH2 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon D10

 FH2 D10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic FH2

 D10 FH2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D10 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D10 vs the FH2.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and FH2 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
32
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (121g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery (270 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (270 shots)
lighter than average (121 grams)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
35
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $149