Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10
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![Canon PowerShot S120 front Canon PowerShot S120 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S120/Canon-S120-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10/Panasonic-SZ10-front.jpg)
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Superseded the Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed January 2015
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon S120 versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and SZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
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The S120 was released 13 months earlier than the SZ10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S120 scores against the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Panasonic SZ10
S120 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon S120
SZ10 | S120 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon S120 and Panasonic SZ10
S120 | SZ10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon S120 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S120 compared to the SZ10.
![Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
![Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and SZ10.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S120 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 1.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 217g (0.48 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 246 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 200 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $449 | $200 |