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Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon D10 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D10 was brought out 18 months before the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D10 scores against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic S1

 D10 S1 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon D10

 S1 D10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic S1

 D10 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon D10 and Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D10 vs the S1.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and S1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and S1.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older D10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
32
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (117g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
35
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $269