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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W710 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was introduced 23 months earlier than the W710 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS10 grades against the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony W710

 ZS10 W710 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic ZS10

 W710 ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W710

 ZS10 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS10 against the W710.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and W710.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Sony W710
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average (219g)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-25 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 240 photos
Form of battery 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $90