Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS5

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.