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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon D10 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was announced 6 months prior to the FH3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D10 grades versus the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic FH3

 D10 FH3 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon D10

 FH3 D10 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic FH3

 D10 FH3 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon D10 has physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon D10 and Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D10 against the FH3.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and FH3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and FH3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
32
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model 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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $160