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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was revealed 2 years after the ZS10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TS5 grades vs the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic ZS10

 TS5 ZS10 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic TS5

 ZS10 TS5 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS10

 TS5 ZS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS5 against the ZS10.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and ZS10.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger TS5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
52
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT5 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-12 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BCM13 -
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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $350