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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was brought out 24 months later than the ZS10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS25 matches up vs the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic ZS10

 TS25 ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic TS25

 ZS10 TS25 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS10

 TS25 ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS25 compared to the ZS10.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and ZS10.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS25 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TS25 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (144g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
42
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $350