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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and ZS10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was unveiled 20 months before the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS1 grades against the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic ZS10

 ZS1 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZS1

 ZS10 ZS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS10

 ZS1 ZS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS1 versus the ZS10.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and ZS10.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS10 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
25
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competitors (219g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229g (0.50 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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