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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SZ10 was released 5 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ10 scores against the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic ZS1

 SZ10 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015May 2009More recent by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic SZ10

 ZS1 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS1

 SZ10 ZS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 compared to the ZS1.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and ZS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ10 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography details
67
lighter than average in class (177g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (177g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.4 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $0