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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS10 was launched 3 years before the Galaxy NX and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS10 scores versus the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 ZS10 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic ZS10

 Galaxy NX ZS10 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 ZS10 Galaxy NX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS10 vs the Galaxy NX.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and Galaxy NX is 91 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS10 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (219 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
46
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (440 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
great battery (440 CIPA)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (495g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495g)
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Samsung Galaxy NX
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-25 2013-06-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 495g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 440 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $350 $1,300