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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was released 18 months earlier than the ZS7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS10 grades against the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic ZS7

 TS10 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic TS10

 ZS7 TS10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS7

 TS10 ZS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS10 compared to the ZS7.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and ZS7.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older TS10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Other name Lumix DMC-FT10 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $350