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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon D10 versus Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was announced 7 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D10 grades versus the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic ZS60

 D10 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon D10

 ZS60 D10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2009Newer by 79 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS60

 D10 ZS60 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D10 and the ZS60.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and ZS60 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and ZS60.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
32
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
54
environment proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
59
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $248