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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
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Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX100
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic ZS10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was released 7 years after the ZS10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX100 II grades against the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic ZS10

 LX100 II ZS10 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2011Newer by 93 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 ZS10 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS10

 LX100 II ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II and the ZS10.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and ZS10 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and ZS10.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer LX100 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible 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 LX100 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
76
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-08-22 2011-01-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 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 340 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $998 $350