Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZS40 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D10 matches up against the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D10 features external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D10 against the ZS40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and ZS40 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and ZS40.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.