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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic ZS3

 D10 ZS3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Canon D10

 ZS3 D10 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS3

 D10 ZS3 
LaunchedJuly 2009May 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

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

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
31
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
53
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (229g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography features
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS3
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
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