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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 7 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Panasonic ZS45

 SX10 IS ZS45 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Canon SX10 IS

 ZS45 SX10 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 72 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic ZS45

 SX10 IS ZS45 
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS provides external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS versus the ZS45.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and ZS45 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and ZS45.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than others (249g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography details
34
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
48
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic ZS45
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" 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 - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $275 $300