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Canon N vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon N vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon N vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon N versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 3 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the N scores vs the TS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic TS10

 N TS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon N

 TS10 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic TS10

 N TS10 
Manually focus No manual focusing

Canon N vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N features physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the N against the TS10.

Canon N vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N and TS10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and TS10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS10 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern N is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon N vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography details
Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography details
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon N vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 200 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $249