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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D10 scores versus the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Panasonic ZS8

 D10 ZS8 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Canon D10

 ZS8 D10 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS8

 D10 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D10 versus the ZS8.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and ZS8 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and ZS8.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older D10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
31
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography details
53
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (210 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
35
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon D10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Panasonic ZS8
 Canon PowerShot D10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $275