Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10
Competitors

As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 is also often compared to pro digicams and compacts. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-TZ20 and the Lumix DMC-TZ18) and Canon (such as the IXUS 220 HS and the PowerShot SX210 IS)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TZ10 compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it has a built-in GPS and significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (12x vs 16x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps), doesn't have a touch screen and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (2.3 fps vs 10 fps).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 1 year newer $273 - $457	Significant advantages of the DMC-TZ20 (vs the DMC-TZ10) More zoom: 16x vs 12x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TZ20 (vs the DMC-TZ10) None found common strengths of the DMC-TZ20 and DMC-TZ10 Built-in GPS Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-TZ20 vs the DMC-TZ10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 1 year newer $272 - $305	Significant advantages of the DMC-TZ18 (vs the DMC-TZ10) More zoom: 16x vs 12x Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TZ18 (vs the DMC-TZ10) No built-in GPS common strengths of the DMC-TZ18 and DMC-TZ10 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-TZ18 vs the DMC-TZ10
Panasonic Lumix TZ30 2 years newer $434 - $474	Significant advantages of the TZ30 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Much more zoom: 20x vs 12x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the TZ30 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the TZ30 and DMC-TZ10 Built-in GPS
	Compare the Lumix TZ30 vs the Lumix DMC-TZ10
Panasonic Lumix TZ25 2 years newer $337 - $402	Significant advantages of the TZ25 (vs the DMC-TZ10) More zoom: 16x vs 12x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the TZ25 (vs the DMC-TZ10) No built-in GPS Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the TZ25 and DMC-TZ10 None found
	Compare the Lumix TZ25 vs the Lumix DMC-TZ10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 1 year older	Significant advantages of the DMC-TZ7 (vs the DMC-TZ10) None found Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TZ7 (vs the DMC-TZ10) No built-in GPS common strengths of the DMC-TZ7 and DMC-TZ10 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-TZ7 vs the DMC-TZ10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v similar age	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the DMC-TZ10) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Shoots significantly faster: 10 fps vs 2.3 fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the DMC-TZ10) Significantly lower true resolution: 9 MP vs 9.8 MP No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the DSC-HX5v and DMC-TZ10 Built-in GPS Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TZ10 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a built-in GPS and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 5 months newer $359	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-TZ10) No built-in GPS common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and DMC-TZ10 Fairly small: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-LX5 vs the DMC-TZ10
Canon Powershot S100 1 year newer $370 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Shoots RAW Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S100 and DMC-TZ10 Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Built-in GPS Light weight: 198 g vs 218 g
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10
Canon PowerShot S95 6 months newer $364 - $389	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm No built-in GPS Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S95 and DMC-TZ10 Fairly small: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Light weight: 193 g vs 218 g Thin: 1.2" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10
Canon PowerShot G12 7 months newer $370 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0" No built-in GPS common strengths of the G12 and DMC-TZ10 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10
Nikon Coolpix P310 2 years newer $300 - $315	Significant advantages of the P310 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 460k dots Significant disadvantages of the P310 (vs the DMC-TZ10) No built-in GPS Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the P310 and DMC-TZ10 Fairly small: Compact 103x58x32 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Light weight: 194 g vs 218 g Thin: 1.3" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P310 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TZ10 compared to compact competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (12x vs 3.1x), has a much wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 38 mm), has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 2.0"), has a slightly higher resolution screen (460k dots vs 86k dots) and has better image stabilization (lens vs none).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.7), is significantly larger (compact 103x60x33 mm vs super compact 92x55x19 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon IXUS 220 HS 1 year newer $270	Significant advantages of the IXUS 220 HS (vs the DMC-TZ10) Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the IXUS 220 HS (vs the DMC-TZ10) Less zoom: 5x vs 12x Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No built-in GPS common strengths of the IXUS 220 HS and DMC-TZ10 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
	Compare the Canon IXUS 220 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10
Nikon Coolpix L3 3 years older	Significant advantages of the L3 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Significantly smaller: Compact 91x61x26 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Significantly lighter: 170 g vs 218 g Significantly thinner: 1" vs 1.3" Significant disadvantages of the L3 (vs the DMC-TZ10) Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 25 mm Much lower true resolution: 5 MP vs 9.8 MP Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 3.0" common strengths of the L3 and DMC-TZ10 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L3 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10