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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Panasonic ZS100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The ZS10 was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZS100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS10 matches up against the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZS100

 ZS10 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic ZS10

 ZS100 ZS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS100

 ZS10 ZS100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS10 compared to the ZS100.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and ZS100 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and ZS100.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (312 grams)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
75
lighter than others (312g)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
68
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (312 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-25 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
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 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 9.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 312 grams (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 260 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $700