Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Panasonic DMC SZ10 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

DMC TZ101 vs DMC SZ10 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Panasonic DMC SZ10 Specs

DMC TZ101

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-250mm (10x), f2.8-5.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 111 x 65 x 44mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.7″)
  • 310g (10.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC TZ101

DMC SZ10

  • Introduced in January 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 1 frames/second
  • 100 – 1600 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 64.00mm (2.5″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-288mm (12x), f3.1-6.3
  • WiFi built-in
  • 99 x 59.9 x 29.8mm³ (3.9″ x 2.4″ x 1.2″)
  • 177g (5.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC SZ10

DMC TZ101 vs DMC SZ10: The sensors

The DMC TZ101 features a 1″ sized sensor, while the DMC SZ10 uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.) the sensor of the DMC TZ101 is a lot larger than the DMC SZ10’s chip at 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format.

Better choice: Panasonic DMC TZ101

Panasonic DMC TZ101 VS Panasonic DMC SZ10 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic DMC TZ101 a better choice

DMC TZ101

DMC SZ10
Larger sensor (5)

1″ Compact
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 16.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

10 1
Auto Focus points (4)

49 9
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 25600 ISO 100 – 1600 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.46
Touch screen (2)
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1280 x 720
Longer battery life (3, photos)

320 200

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC TZ101 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Panasonic are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the rather comfortable touch screen, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

The DMC TZ101 scores 31 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC SZ10

DMC TZ101

DMC SZ10
Articulated monitor (2)
Weighs less (2)

310g
(10.0 oz.)		 177g
(5.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

317cm³
(20 cu.in.)		 177cm³
(11 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC SZ10 are the articulated display, the lower weight than the DMC TZ101 and the more compact size.

Yields 6 points for the DMC SZ10.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

DMC TZ101

DMC SZ10
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
WiFi
Panasonic DMC TZ101 VS Panasonic DMC SZ10 Dimensions

Look at front view of the DMC TZ101 and DMC SZ10

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic DMC TZ101

Panasonic DMC SZ10

31
6

We recommend Panasonic DMC TZ101 as better choice.