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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50 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 ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 6 years prior to the ZS50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D10 grades versus the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic ZS50

 D10 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Canon D10

 ZS50 D10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 67 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS50

 D10 ZS50 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D10 versus the ZS50.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and ZS50 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and ZS50.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged D10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
32
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (243g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography details
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
54
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (243g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography info
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (243 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS50
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-01 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/5000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $350