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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon D10 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was released 18 months prior to the FH25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D10 matches up versus the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic FH25

 D10 FH25 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon D10

 FH25 D10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic FH25

 D10 FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D10 compared to the FH25.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and FH25 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and FH25.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
32
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
35
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $180