Panasonic SZ10 with Panasonic ZS10 Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS10 Main Features

  • January, 2015
  • January, 2011
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 24-288 mm (12x) F3.1-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 24-384 mm (16x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 80 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 1.4 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 99 x 60 x 30 mm, 177g.
  • 105 x 58 x 33 mm, 219g.
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Panasonic SZ10 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
39
Value for money score
55
Portability score
96
Overall score
37

Panasonic ZS10 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
46
Value for money score
60
Portability score
95
Overall score
44

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Overview


Let's compare Lumix DMC-SZ10 with Lumix DMC-ZS10. Both cameras produced Panasonic. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Panasonic SZ10 was released in 2015, and Panasonic ZS10 in 2011. Lumix DMC-SZ10 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-ZS10 4 years older. 4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-SZ10 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-ZS10. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-SZ10), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Panasonic ZS10, the maximum ISO is greater by 4800. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-SZ10 Lumix DMC-ZS10
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-SZ10 Lumix DMC-ZS10
Announced January, 2015 January, 2011
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 3
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 23
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.4 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.20 5.00
Flash Modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 1600 6400
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 6400 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 200 shots 260 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 177 g 219 g
Physical Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30 mm 105 x 58 x 33 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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