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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony RX100 V
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony RX100 V

 ZS10 RX100 V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic ZS10

 RX100 V ZS10 
AnnouncedOctober 2016January 2011More recent by 69 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony RX100 V

 ZS10 RX100 V 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
30
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average in class (219g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than average (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
80
lighter than average (299 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 V Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
81
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (299 grams)
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony RX100 V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
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