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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was introduced 24 months after the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XS1 scores against the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic ZS10

 XS1 ZS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic XS1

 ZS10 XS1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS10

 XS1 ZS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 against the ZS10.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and ZS10 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and ZS10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer XS1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
supports focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
39
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (260 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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 Motion JPEG 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 103g (0.23 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 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 260 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $350