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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was brought out 13 months after the S2100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS10 scores against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony S2100

 ZS10 S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic ZS10

 S2100 ZS10 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony S2100

 ZS10 S2100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 provides external measurements 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 S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 and the S2100.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and S2100.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS10 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer ZS10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Sony S2100
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (219g)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
good sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Sony S2100
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $0