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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was announced 8 months later than the ZS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS10 grades versus the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZS5

 ZS10 ZS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic ZS10

 ZS5 ZS10 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS5

 ZS10 ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 versus the ZS5.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and ZS5.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS10 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ZS10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (219g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-25 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $300