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Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon D10 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TS3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the D10 scores vs the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic TS3

 D10 TS3 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon D10

 TS3 D10 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic TS3

 D10 TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 offers 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 TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D10 versus the TS3.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and TS3 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and TS3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The older D10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
32
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
35
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $380