Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS10

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 4 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX410 IS grades versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the ZS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and ZS10 is 80 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and ZS10.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.