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Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 3 years earlier than the TS20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the D10 grades vs the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic TS20

 D10 TS20 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon D10

 TS20 D10 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic TS20

 D10 TS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D10 against the TS20.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and TS20 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and TS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older D10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
31
manual focus
features face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
53
weather proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
35
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $179