Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS10

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic ZS10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the G10 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G10 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the ZS10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G10 grades versus the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G10 and the ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G10 and ZS10 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and ZS10.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS10 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.