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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE Uncompressed format: RAW
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 16×
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 831 g (1.83 lb / 29.31 oz)
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SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,030,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p)
CONNECTIVITY Headphone port: Yes
Summary
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the XC10 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 can save files in RAW format which offers the best quality files by recording all of the data from the sensor. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 provides better 4x digital and 16x optical zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 offers more number of focus points than the XC10: 49 vs 9. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is equipped with articulated display which will allow the camera owner to make photos from any interesting angle. The XC10 screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,030,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Canon XC10 has a touch screen. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 offers better maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 second.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has built-in flash. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 weighs 831g which is 209g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Canon XC10.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 becomes the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon