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Canon D10 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon D10 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 3 years prior to the S2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the D10 scores against the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic S2

 D10 S2 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Canon D10

 S2 D10 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic S2

 D10 S2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D10 versus the S2.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and S2 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and S2.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic S2 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography features
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography advice
Panasonic S2 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography features
Panasonic S2 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
53
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S2 Vlogging factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic S2
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2012-01-09
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 112g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 280 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $109