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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Renewed by Panasonic G7
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty similar but the G6 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was launched 2 years after the ZS10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G6 scores against the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic ZS10

 G6 ZS10 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 28 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic G6

 ZS10 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS10

 G6 ZS10 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G6 against the ZS10.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and ZS10 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and ZS10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G6 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G6 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher G6 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
30
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography factors
56
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
72
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
supports focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-24 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $750 $350