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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Panasonic ZS10
(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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the ZS10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS10 scores versus the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic ZS10

 TS10 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic TS10

 ZS10 TS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS10

 TS10 ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS10 versus the ZS10.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
61
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
offers focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT10 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-21 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $350