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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was revealed 21 months later than the ZS3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS10 matches up versus the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZS3

 ZS10 ZS3 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic ZS10

 ZS3 ZS10 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS3

 ZS10 ZS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS10 compared to the ZS3.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and ZS3.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
34
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-25 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $200