Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Released January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZS50
ZS10 | ZS50 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic ZS10
ZS50 | ZS10 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 48 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS50
ZS10 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-25 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) | 243 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 300 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $350 | $350 |