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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS45, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was introduced 6 years before the ZS45 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS10 grades versus the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic ZS45

 TS10 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic TS10

 ZS45 TS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS45

 TS10 ZS45 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS10 and the ZS45.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and ZS45.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
61
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery power (350 shots)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-21 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $300