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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon D10 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was released 6 months later than the FX48 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the D10 scores against the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic FX48

 D10 FX48 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon D10

 FX48 D10 

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic FX48

 D10 FX48 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 has got 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 FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon D10 and Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D10 versus the FX48.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and FX48 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and FX48.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
32
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-01-27
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $325