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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was released 6 years after the ZS10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G9 scores versus the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic ZS10

 G9 ZS10 
AnnouncedNovember 2017January 2011More modern by 83 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic G9

 ZS10 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS10

 G9 ZS10 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 offers outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 compared to the ZS10.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and ZS10 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and ZS10.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 shots)
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery power (400 shots)
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-11-08 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 400 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Retail cost $1,500 $350