Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced October 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Successor is Sony RX100 VI
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") possess different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZS10 was launched 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS10 scores against the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony RX100 V
ZS10 | RX100 V | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic ZS10
RX100 V | ZS10 | |||
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Announced | October 2016 | January 2011 | More recent by 69 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony RX100 V
ZS10 | RX100 V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 features outside 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 RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS10 against the RX100 V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and RX100 V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 V will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-25 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data 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 | 219 gr (0.48 pounds) | 299 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $350 | $998 |