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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
Panasonic ZS10
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic ZS10

 SX1 IS ZS10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon SX1 IS

 ZS10 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS10

 SX1 IS ZS10 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (219g)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
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decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
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