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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic ZS10

 SZ10 ZS10 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic SZ10

 ZS10 SZ10 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS10

 SZ10 ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (177g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $350