Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ5 was announced 18 months after the ZS10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ5 matches up versus the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic ZS10
SZ5 | ZS10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic SZ5
ZS10 | SZ5 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS10
SZ5 | ZS10 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ5 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ5 and the ZS10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and ZS10.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 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 file format | MPEG-4 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lbs) | 219g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | 250 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $195 | $350 |