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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was announced 12 months before the ZS10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS2 matches up against the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic ZS10

 TS2 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic TS2

 ZS10 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS10

 TS2 ZS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 provides external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS2 versus the ZS10.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and ZS10.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older TS2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
67
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competitors (219g)
has focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-26 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
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 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 - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $350