- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
- 14 MP
- 16x f/3.3
- 1/2.5" CMOS
- 3" LCD
Released January, 2011
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Feb, 2011)The Intelligent Resolution feature either makes a standard image look like a higher resolution one by processing the contour areas, texture areas and smooth areas individually, or it digitally boosts the zoom magnification from 16x to 21x.
Conclusion Check out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
14 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)If you don't mind a slightly broader chassis still, Fuji also has the DSLR-styled 18x zoom S2800HD at the same price as the Canon, which is excellent value.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 17.9 MP    | 20 MP |
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by M.-Henri-De-Feraudy (Sep, 2011)At wide angles the pictures a pretty sharp, but I really wonder why we are given 14 megapixels, whereas 10 megapixels would probably give you just as good an image, with smaller files.
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by Robert (Aug, 2011)Somehow it got in peoples heads that more megapixels means better quality, but this is true only if the sensor is good enough, and in this case the sensor is not made to handle 14 megapixels.
sensor size
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by Photography Blog (Feb, 2011)You can only view the results on a 3D TV (the TZ20 records standard MPO files), and although it isn't as effective as images taken with Panasonic's 3D Micro Four Thirds lens or the Fujifilm 3D W3, for example, it does create quite a convincing effect which particularly suits subjects that are close-up to the camera.
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by Kenzmyth (Dec, 2011)It focuses quicker than any other point and shoot I have owned or tested and it's low light capability is quite good considering it's sensor size and unit cost.
wide angle lens
aperture size
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by M.-Magley (Oct, 2011)My husband and I both shoot with DSLRs and are accustomed to having the ability to control how an image is taken (aperture or shutter priority, manual, etc).
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by c|net (Mar, 2011)For those who like to take more control, the ZS10 does offer aperture-priority, shutter-priority, and manual shooting modes.
zoom range
| 0x | 30x   | 30x |
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by Gcustomer (Jul, 2011)The ZS10 is nice for most pictures and video: faster, longer zoom, larger dispay and fits in a pocket.
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by Chadwick-D.-Virgil--world-travelin--book-worm (Mar, 2012)Outdoor shots were great, and the excellent lens lets you get the wide shot, or zoom in for very good detail (without the distortions of a digital zoom on a lesser camera).
body size
105 x 58 x 33 mm
160 x 157 x 91 mm
131 x 91 x 126 mm
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by Chris-Raab (Jan, 2012)The size of the camera seems perfect in my hands, not too small and but just the right size that it feels comfortable and secure in my hands.
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by M.-Magley (Oct, 2011)I love the red - it makes a little camera like this easy to find (versus a black one).
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
shutter lag
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)Fire the shutter when you've arrived at the composition you desire and any shutter lag is imperceptible, with a highest resolution JPEG committed to memory in around two seconds.
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by Photography Blog (Feb, 2011)The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20's maximum shutter speed is 60 seconds, which is great news if you're seriously interested in night photography.
max continuous shooting
Lumix DMC-ZS10 by MartinWith the 10's fast burst mode, I have options; I can make the speaker or performer look at their best.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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16x -
HD video -
24 mm -
Fewer buttons, interact directly with menus -
Records the location of your photos automatically -
HD video -
200 ms -
Create slow motion video -
60 s -
1/4000 s
cons
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Jan, 2011 -
No automatic 3D -
No automatic stitching -
7.12 fps -
No automatic HDR -
33 mm -
219 g -
105 x 58 x 33 mm
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 192 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by ambaker (Nov, 2011) Rated 100% by by Dan--Dan (Jul, 2011) Rated 100% by by A.-Boom (Mar, 2012) |
Lens
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 78% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)Its weight and size are approximately the same, remaining remarkably compact for its features and wide-angle lens with 16x zoom (that's wider and longer than its predecessor).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 100% by by Thomas-Herr (Nov, 2011)The pictures are nice and sharp, even when using the long zoom.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 20% by by Carol-Underwood--NANNY (May, 2012)I have been a loyal buyer of the Lumix cameras because of the compact size and the great zoom but maybe I should look at the Canon which has the 20x zoom also.
Zoom
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 100% by by John-W.-Heard (Nov, 2011)The optical zoom is ipressive, but it is the other features that will win you over very quickly.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 100% by by Michel (May, 2012)It is very good, the 16X zoom is just wonderful for the price, excellent pictures quality and the battery lasts for a long time.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 40% by by MariaSmiles (Aug, 2011)The Sony pics came out pretty good, but I really missed the Panasonic interface (it just made more "sense" to me & obviously, I was used to it), and the longer zoom (16x vs 10x on the Sony).
Video
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 80% by by L.-OlsonThe HD Movies are excellent, even when the light is not good.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 60% by by hihuymsn1080i AVCHD mode's quality didn't seem better from MJPEG 720p.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 80% by by Ernie (Jul, 2011)While the AVC HD video 1080 format provides small file sizes, I am still working on finding suitable video editing software (currently having problems with Roxio handling any HD settings).
Image quality
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 80% by by Gcustomer (Jul, 2011)The picture color looks good and seems clear but I'm not sure if I'm looking for perfection and not seeing it when I look at the pictures at larger scale on the computer and see blurry pixals.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 100% by by jennbmen (Jun, 2011)I took some of the most beautiful sunset pictures and because of the high settings, I can blow them up and maintain picture quality.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 20% by by Jessica-Halpin (Feb, 2012)At first I thought it was just me adjusting to it from my previous Canon (which I loved) but as time went on the picture quality didn't improve.
Battery
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 20% by by Roberto-Vicente--bodhiu (Sep, 2011)Loved the size, lens and flexibility, image stabilization, and good battery life when not using GPS...but...the image quality was/is a disaster as has been noted by everyone on the internet and in reviews.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 20% by by spike (Oct, 2011)oh, and the GPS option, just drains my battery very quickly, so I never use it, I turned that feature off in the very complicated user interface of the menu.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Rated 100% by by Dhuser (Feb, 2012)It takes really clear shots, easy to operate, charged up the battery right out of box, ready to go in 2 hours after receiving.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nikon D4 Largest sensor Nikon D4 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
 | 2 | Canon Rebel T2i Highest resolution screen Canon Rebel T2i vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
 | 3 | Nikon D300S 2-way tie: Is weather sealed Nikon D300S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
 | 5 | Panasonic Lumix ZS20 Most detailed video recording mode Lumix ZS20 vs Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
 | 7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 2-way tie: Long long exposure DMC-TZ18 vs DMC-ZS10 |
 | 8 | Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS 2-way tie: Fastest lens Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
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Editions Editions of the Panasonic DMC-ZS10 / DMC-TZ20
| Price | Edition | Model | Continents | Compare | ||||
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 | | DMC-TZ20 | Europe | | ||||
 | | DMC-ZS10 | North America | | ||||
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