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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A99 II 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A99
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A99 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony A99 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS10 was manufactured 6 years prior to the A99 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS10 scores vs the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony A99 II

 ZS10 A99 II 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Panasonic ZS10

 A99 II ZS10 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2011More recent by 68 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony A99 II

 ZS10 A99 II 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony A99 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 against the A99 II.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and A99 II is 91 and 57 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and A99 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 II will deliver more detail due to its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
86
manual focus
great MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography highlights
Sony A99 II Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Sony A99 II
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
great MP (42 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A99 II Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
Sony A99 II Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony A99 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Alpha A99 II
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-25 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 219g (0.48 lbs) 849g (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 260 images 490 images
Battery form Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $350 $3,198