Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was manufactured 17 months before the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS10 grades versus the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS10 compared to the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS10 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.