Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS10

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and ZS10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 18 months later than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 features external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 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).

See the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the ZS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and ZS10 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and ZS10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS10 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.