Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS10

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon D30 and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D30 scores against the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 versus the ZS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and ZS10.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.