Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic XS1
D10 | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon D10
XS1 | D10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic XS1
D10 | XS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D10 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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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 |