Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic TS10
LZ20 | TS10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic LZ20
TS10 | LZ20 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic TS10
LZ20 | TS10 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and TS10 is 71 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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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 |