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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX10 IS was announced 17 months before the ZS5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX10 IS matches up against the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Panasonic ZS5

 SX10 IS ZS5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon SX10 IS

 ZS5 SX10 IS 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic ZS5

 SX10 IS ZS5 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS offers external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 in our newest 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 have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the ZS5.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and ZS5 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and ZS5.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS5 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
includes face detect focus
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography advice
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (600g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (600g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $275 $300