Canon D10 vs Panasonic S1

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").

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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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.