Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS10

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 4 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX610 HS grades versus the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications 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 SX610 HS versus Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the ZS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and ZS10.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.