Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS10

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and TS10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 8 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS200 matches up versus the TS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ZS200 and the TS10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and TS10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and TS10.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.