Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was manufactured 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS10 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 has physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ZS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.