Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS70

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 8 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D10 scores versus the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D10 features physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D10 against the ZS70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and ZS70 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and ZS70.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind in sensor innovation.