Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX1 IS was launched 22 months earlier than the ZS10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX1 IS grades vs the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic ZS10
SX1 IS | ZS10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon SX1 IS
ZS10 | SX1 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | March 2009 | More recent by 22 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS10
SX1 IS | ZS10 |
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS and the ZS10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and ZS10 is 64 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and ZS10.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-03-27 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615 grams (1.36 lbs) | 219 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $600 | $350 |