Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 4 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ10 grades against the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 has outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ10 and the ZS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and ZS10.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.