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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was manufactured 4 months prior to the ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS10 scores versus the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic ZS5

 TS10 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic TS10

 ZS5 TS10 

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS5

 TS10 ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 comes with outside 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 ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS10 versus the ZS5.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and ZS5.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
61
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average in class (214g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography factors
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $300