Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

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        Summary Panasonic DMC-ZS10

        Prices Price
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        $700
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        Score Snapsort rank
        Within its price range
        #n/a of 9
        Among similar cameras
        #n/a of 11
        Specifications Key specs
        Zoom
        Help 16x
        Screen size
        Help 3"
        Aperture
        Help f/3.3
        Screen resolution
        Help 460k dots
        Wide angle
        Help 24 mm
        Movie format
        Help 1080p @ 30fps
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        Also known as: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20

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        Replacement

        Panasonic has replaced the Lumix DMC-ZS10 with the ZS15 and ZS20.

        Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
        Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 announced January 2012
        Lowest price Significantly cheaper
        Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
        Weight Slightly lighter

        Compare the new Panasonic ZS15 vs the DMC-ZS10
        Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
        Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 announced January 2012
        Zoom More zoom
        Size Smaller
        Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity

        Compare the new Panasonic ZS20 vs the DMC-ZS10

        reviewsWhat are people saying about the DMC-ZS10

        "The ZS10 delivers the reliably excellent image quality we've come to expect from Panasonic's pocket ultrazooms."
        digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the camera's image-quality
        "The ZS10 delivers the reliably excellent image quality we've come to expect from Panasonic's pocket ultrazooms, but a finicky touchscreen may not appeal to some users."
        digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the camera's overall-performance
        "The ZS10 utilizes an optical image stabilization system; built-in gyro-sensors detect camera shake and an element in the zoom lens is rapidly and precisely shifted to compensate for that minor camera movement."
        digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the camera's image-stabilization

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        Explore our gallery of 50 sample photos taken by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10.

        Videos

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        Pros

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        The Panasonic DMC-ZS10 vs other recent compacts

        Wide angle Great wide angle lens Help
        24 mm
        Movie format Full HD Help
        1080p @ 30fps
        Touch screen Touch screen Help
        Fewer buttons
        Longest exposure Very long exposures Help
        60 seconds
        GPS Built-in GPS Help
        Great for travel
        High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
        220 fps
        Fastest shutter speed Fast shutter speed Help
        1/4000 of a second
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        The Panasonic DMC-ZS10 vs other recent travel zooms

        Screen size Above average sized screen Help
        3"
        Sensor type CMOS Sensor Help
        Better in low light

        Cons

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        The Panasonic DMC-ZS10 vs other recent compacts

        Screen resolution Low resolution screen Help
        460k dots
        True resolution Lower true resolution Help
        9.8 MP
        Sensor size Slightly smaller than average sensor Help
        1/2.3" 6.13x4.6mm
        Viewfinder Can only preview photos on the screen Help
        None
        Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
        1,600 ISO
        Screen flips out Fixed screen Help
        Less flexible
        Announced Old Help
        January 2011
        Popularity Not so popular Help
        Among snapsort users
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        The Panasonic DMC-ZS10 vs other recent travel zooms

        Zoom Below average zoom Help
        16x
        Lowest price Expensive Help
        $699.99
        Movie format Full HD Help
        1080p @ 30fps

        Appearance

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        Discussion

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        Jon Andrews (0:45 AM, November 22, 2011)
        I do not know whether I would have written "less" or "fewer" if had I written that sentence on my own. Now though, I will recall the correct word to use. These two words are used interchangeably by the "working class hero", to borrow a phrase from John Lennon, English speakers in the USA. I suspect that my German wife, who was taught English by a person from England would have used the adjective "fewer" out of habit.
         
        Gfmiller (3:03 AM, September 27, 2011)
        What does the exposure button do?
         
        Sofa704 (11:39 PM, August 16, 2011)
        PANASONIC LUMIXDMC-ZS10 VS PANASONIC LUMIXDMC-LX3,  Which is better for close up shots and travel?
         
        Travelinman (6:40 AM, July 23, 2011)
        Costco has this camera on sale for $259, including a 4 GB SD Card and a leather case.  Price good until 8 Aug, 2011.
         
        aaroncp (5:45 PM, June 30, 2011)
        Under Touch Screen in the Pros section, it says "less buttons." That is grammatically incorrect and should be Fewer buttons.  It can only be less if it is something that doesn't have discrete units such as "less water."
         
        Smyrmy (10:52 AM, June 27, 2011)
        Touch screen functions seem to be duplicated by hard buttons (having played for a couple hours with a new ZS10).  Not sure I'll use the touch screen for much -- much less responsive than iphone.
         
        MARCO SANCHEZ A. (9:09 PM, April 12, 2011)
        IT S A GREAT DIGITAL CAMERA...GOOD ZOOM... HD.. VIDEO GREAT RESOLUTION... COMPACT... I WOULD LIKE THE PRICE WILL BE CHIPER
         
        Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (9:14 PM, February 21, 2011)
        Thanks Diego, we missed the fact that the ZS10 shoots slow motion (or high speed) movies at 320x240 @ 240fps, we'll update that!
         
        Diego Rodriguez (2:59 AM, February 21, 2011)
        The speed of 1080p video is 60fps for NTSC and 50fps for PAL.
        Burst is 10fps in full resolution. 60fps at 3.5megapixels and 220fps at QVGA.
         
        Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (7:05 PM, February 16, 2011)
        Hi Danielle, the ZS10 has more zoom (great if you're taking pictures of things farther away, say animals or people), and better wide angle (for buildings, groups shots etc). But, the P7000 has a larger sensor and overall better image quality.

        I think the ZS10 would be better for travelling.
         
        Danielle_nicole05 (5:59 PM, February 16, 2011)
        for TRAVELLING and better IMAGE result: would DMC z20 be better than coolpix p7000???
         
        Danielle_nicole05 (5:57 PM, February 16, 2011)
        for travelling and better image result: would DMC z10 be better than coolpix p7000???
         
        Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (6:49 PM, February 02, 2011)
        I don't think so, I think you can use the touch screen or the controls. It has basically the same set of buttons/controls as its predecessor the ZS7.

        You can zoom, autofocus, take pictures, and playback with the touchscreen.
         
        imtagtaz (6:32 PM, February 02, 2011)
        Is it touch screen operational only!?
         
        Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (5:56 PM, February 02, 2011)
        Panasonic has said they'll be available for sale in March, and pricing announced 30 days before availability. We'll update this page with prices the instant it becomes available (even for preorder) at Amazon.
         
        Hansonsaces (5:54 PM, February 02, 2011)
        what is its price at amazon?