Clicky

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

The ZS10 was unveiled 5 months before the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS10 scores versus the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZS7

 ZS10 ZS7 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS10

 ZS7 ZS10 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS7

 ZS10 ZS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 versus the ZS7.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and ZS7.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS10 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors (219g)
has touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average (218 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-25 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $350