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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(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
Panasonic ZS50
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZS50

 ZS10 ZS50 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic ZS10

 ZS50 ZS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 48 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS50

 ZS10 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others in class (219g)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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