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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched 24 months after the TS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ7 scores against the TS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic TS10

 SZ7 TS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic SZ7

 TS10 SZ7 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic TS10

 SZ7 TS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ7 compared to the TS10.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and TS10.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography features
Panasonic TS10 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
70
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $249