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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") offer different sensor size.

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The SZ10 was brought out 12 months earlier than the ZS100 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ10 grades versus the ZS100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic ZS100

 SZ10 ZS100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic SZ10

 ZS100 SZ10 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS100

 SZ10 ZS100 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ10 compared to the ZS100.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and ZS100 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and ZS100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than competition (312 grams)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
67
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
67
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
75
lighter than competition (312g)
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (312 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.4fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 312g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $700