Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3
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91 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon D10 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The D10 was brought out 2 months after the ZS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the D10 grades against the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic ZS3
D10 | ZS3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Canon D10
ZS3 | D10 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS3
D10 | ZS3 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 provides outside 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) and the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Canon D10 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D10 against the ZS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and ZS3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and ZS3.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon D10 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot D10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/5000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 229 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $299 | $200 |