Canon D10 vs Panasonic SZ8

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon D10 versus Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 5 years before the SZ8 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D10 scores versus the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D10 comes with outer 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 SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D10 vs the SZ8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and SZ8 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and SZ8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.