Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS25

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon D10 and Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TS25 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D10 scores versus the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are provided at Canon D10 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 has outer 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) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D10 against the TS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and TS25 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and TS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.