• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 625.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic ZS10 advantages over Canon SX620 HS

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.42 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.6 fps vs 7.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX620 HS advantages over Panasonic ZS10

  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    625 mm vs 384 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    8 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 14.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Panasonic ZS10
Panasonic ZS8
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon SX620 HS
Panasonic ZS8
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Nikon S8200

Panasonic ZS10
Nikon S8200
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
Canon SX620 HS
Nikon S8200
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Sony H90

Panasonic ZS10
Sony H90
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
Canon SX620 HS
Sony H90
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Panasonic ZS10
Panasonic ZS30
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
Canon SX620 HS
Panasonic ZS30
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Nikon S7000

Panasonic ZS10
Nikon S7000
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Canon SX620 HS
Nikon S7000
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Faster JPEG shooting
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