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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was introduced around the same time to the ZS50 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ10 matches up versus the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
 SZ10 ZS50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic SZ10

		

		

			
 ZS50 SZ10 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
 SZ10 ZS50 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2015Same age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 compared to the ZS50.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and ZS50.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
35
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
42
 you can focus manually
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
70
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (177g)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
68
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography details
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (200 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
43
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
67
 lighter than competitors (177g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (288mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (200 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
 lighter than competition in class (243g)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
41
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery (200 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
51
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging info
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (177g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (243g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 200 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $350