Canon N vs Panasonic ZS10

Below is a extended overview of the Canon N vs Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was released 24 months later than the ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the N grades vs the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N comes with outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon N vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the N vs the ZS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the N and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and ZS10.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher N will have an edge in sensor innovation.