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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon D10 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 6 months prior to the FH20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D10 grades against the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic FH20

 D10 FH20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon D10

 FH20 D10 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic FH20

 D10 FH20 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon D10 offers external dimensions 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 FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D10 versus the FH20.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and FH20 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and FH20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH20 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
31
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography information
53
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
26
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $179