Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS10

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 5 years after the TS10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ10 matches up against the TS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 features outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ10 versus the TS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and TS10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and TS10.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.