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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was manufactured 2 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LZ20 grades vs the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic TS10

 LZ20 TS10 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic LZ20

 TS10 LZ20 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic TS10

 LZ20 TS10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the LZ20 versus the TS10.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and TS10 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and TS10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ20 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher LZ20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
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MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography details
Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
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good battery pack (380 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (499g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-07-18 2010-01-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $249