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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX580 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 FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon D10 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 6 months after the FX580 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D10 scores against the FX580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic FX580

 D10 FX580 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon D10

 FX580 D10 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic FX580

 D10 FX580 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 has got external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon D10 versus Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D10 vs the FX580.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and FX580 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and FX580.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
32
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography highlights
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
35
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $499