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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
65 Imaging
33 Features
39 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
Photography Glossary

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 18 months earlier than the FZ100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX10 IS grades against the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Panasonic FZ100

					

					

						
 SX10 IS FZ100 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Canon SX10 IS

					

					

						
 FZ100 SX10 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ100

					

					

						
 SX10 IS FZ100 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS and the FZ100.
Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and FZ100 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and FZ100.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

						Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
39
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
53
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
49
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than average (600 grams)
58
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography highlights
33
 amazing zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
51
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography details
52
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (600g)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (540g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.5 inch)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
51
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging info
52
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than average (600 grams)
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 really wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes mic socket
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $275 $500