Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS50

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the G10 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G10 was announced 5 years earlier than the ZS50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G10 grades vs the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 features physical measurements 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 ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G10 and the ZS50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and ZS50 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and ZS50.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G10 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged G10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.