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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was launched 18 months after the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ200 scores vs the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FZ200 ZS10 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FZ200

 ZS10 FZ200 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS10

 FZ200 ZS10 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 features external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ200 against the ZS10.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and ZS10 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and ZS10.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS10 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger FZ200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (540 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
55
good battery life (540 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (588g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (219g)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (588g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-18 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $350