Panasonic FZ1000 vs Canon EOS M10

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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Canon EOS M10

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M10 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M100
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Differences

Panasonic FZ1000 advantages over Canon EOS M10

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

360 vs 255 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
9.5 fps vs 4.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
11 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Panasonic FZ1000

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M10 test data on DxO Mark FZ1000 test data on DxO Mark

753 vs 517 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
35 mm vs 130 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
301g vs 833g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 73 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Extremely compact compared to interchangeable-lens camera with similar lenses; Comfortable grip and controls; Bright, far-reaching 16x zoom lens; Excellent electronic viewfinder; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD; Excellent performance; Great image quality
Body materials feel a bit plasticky; Connector compartment door is fiddly; Limited raw buffer depth; Battery life below average for class; No built-in neutral density filter
Read our Panasonic FZ1000 Review

User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
Read our Canon EOS M10 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX10

Panasonic FZ1000

Sony RX10

$773
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$698
1 inch

Top deck display
Integrated ND filter

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10

Canon EOS M10

Sony RX10

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$698
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Panasonic FZ1000

Fujifilm X-M1

$773
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

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Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Panasonic FZ1000

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
1 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon EOS M10

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Panasonic FZ1000

Samsung NX3300

$773
1 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Panasonic FZ1000

Panasonic FZ2500

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$899
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Canon EOS M10

Panasonic FZ2500

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Panasonic FZ2500

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