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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS10 was released 9 years earlier than the A6100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS10 grades versus the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony A6100

 ZS10 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Panasonic ZS10

 A6100 ZS10 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2011Fresher by 104 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony A6100

 ZS10 A6100 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor 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) whilst the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS10 compared to the A6100.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and A6100 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and A6100.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6100 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
Sony A6100 Portrait photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
Sony A6100 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
Sony A6100 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
75
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography info
Sony A6100 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
86
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony A6100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Alpha a6100
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-25 2019-08-28
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 photos 420 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $748