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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the G10 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was launched 16 months after the ZS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G10 scores versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic ZS1

 G10 ZS1 
AnnouncedAugust 2010May 2009Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic G10

 ZS1 G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS1

 G10 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G10 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G10 vs the ZS1.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and ZS1 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and ZS1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G10 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G10 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern G10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
25
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography details
54
good battery (380 shots)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
lighter than average in class (229g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography factors
59
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 shots)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging highlights
23
features face detect focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-09 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 388 grams (0.86 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $550 $0