Panasonic DMC-ZS10

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	Camera only $450
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	Key specs

	Zoom 16x Screen size 3"
	Aperture f/3.3 Screen resolution 460k dots
	Wide angle 24 mm Movie format 1080p @ 30fps
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Also known as: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20

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

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 announced January 2012

	Better maximum light sensitivity
	Significantly cheaper
	Slightly lighter

Compare the new Panasonic ZS15 vs the DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 announced January 2012

	More zoom
	Smaller
	Better maximum light sensitivity

Compare the new Panasonic ZS20 vs the DMC-ZS10

"The ZS10's metal alloy body seems tough enough for just about anything; it's clearly built to withstand the rigors of heavy use and busy modern lifestyles"

digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the camera's build-quality

"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

"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

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

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The Panasonic DMC-ZS10 vs other recent compacts

	Great wide angle lens
	24 mm

	Above average sized screen
	3"

	Touch screen
	Fewer buttons

	Built-in flash
	Usually standard

	Image stabilization
	Lens

	Very long exposures
	60 seconds

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The Panasonic DMC-ZS10 vs other recent travel zooms

	Built-in GPS
	Great for travel

	Thin
	1.3"

	Inexpensive
	$450.00

	Quite small
	Compact (105×58×33 mm)

	Light
	219 g

	Fast shutter speed
	1/4000 of a second

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The Panasonic DMC-ZS10 vs other recent compacts

	Slow continuous shooting
	10 fps

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The Panasonic DMC-ZS10 vs other recent travel zooms

	Below average zoom
	16x

	Very poor maximum light sensitivity
	1,600 ISO

	Fixed screen
	Less flexible

	Small sensor
	1/2.3" 6.13x4.6mm

	Can only preview photos on the screen
	None

	Very low resolution screen
	460k dots

	Lower true resolution
	9.8 MP

	contrast detection autofocus
	slower focusing

	Old
	January 2011

	Not so popular
	Among snapsort users

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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

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.

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???

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!?

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?

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