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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was announced 4 years before the ZS15 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D10 matches up against the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic ZS15

 D10 ZS15 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon D10

 ZS15 D10 
AnnouncedJune 2012July 2009Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS15

 D10 ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D10 vs the ZS15.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and ZS15 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and ZS15.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged D10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
54
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (208g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
35
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/5000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Cost at release $299 $279