Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Announced January 2013
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe XZ-10 was announced 3 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XZ-10 grades versus the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS1
XZ-10 | ZS1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | May 2009 | Fresher by 46 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus XZ-10
ZS1 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZS1
XZ-10 | ZS1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 against the ZS1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and ZS1.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus XZ-10 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lbs) | 229g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $428 | $0 |