Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS50 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS10 matches up versus the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS10 and the ZS50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and ZS50.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.