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Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon D10 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the XS1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the D10 matches up versus the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic XS1

 D10 XS1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon D10

 XS1 D10 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic XS1

 D10 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon D10 provides external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D10 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D10 against the XS1.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and XS1 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and XS1.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
31
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography information
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
53
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
35
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
38
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging features
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $130