Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS10
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
- New Model is Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX710 HS was brought out 4 years after the ZS10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX710 HS grades versus the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic ZS10
SX710 HS | ZS10 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon SX710 HS
ZS10 | SX710 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS10
SX710 HS | ZS10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS vs the ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and ZS10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and ZS10.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 219 grams (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $349 | $350 |