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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was revealed 3 years before the TF1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS10 scores versus the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony TF1

 ZS10 TF1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic ZS10

 TF1 ZS10 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony TF1

 ZS10 TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 has external measurements 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 against the TF1.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TF1 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Sony TF1
46
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others (219g)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-25 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $266