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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 3 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ70 scores versus the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic TS10

 FZ70 TS10 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic FZ70

 TS10 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic TS10

 FZ70 TS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 has got external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 versus the TS10.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and TS10 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and TS10.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ70 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography details
Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (606 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
55
better than average battery (400 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (606 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (606g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-07-18 2010-01-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 grams (1.34 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $249