Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Panasonic DMC TZ56 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

DMC TZ101 vs DMC TZ56 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Panasonic DMC TZ56 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 TZ56

  • Introduced in January 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-480mm (20x), f3.3-6.4
  • WiFi built-in
  • 106.8 x 62.2 x 32.4mm³ (4.2″ x 2.4″ x 1.3″)
  • 224g (7.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC TZ56

DMC TZ101 vs DMC TZ56: The sensors

The DMC TZ101 features a 1″ sized sensor, while the DMC TZ56 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 TZ56’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 TZ56 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic DMC TZ101 a better choice

DMC TZ101

DMC TZ56
Larger sensor (5)

1″ Compact
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

49 21
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 25600 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

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

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080

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

The DMC TZ101 scores 24 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC TZ56

DMC TZ101

DMC TZ56
Articulated monitor (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

320 350
Weighs less (2)

310g
(10.0 oz.)		 224g
(7.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

317cm³
(20 cu.in.)		 215cm³
(14 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC TZ56 are the articulated display, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the DMC TZ101. Another advantage over the DMC TZ101: the more compact size.

Yields 9 points for the DMC TZ56.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

DMC TZ101

DMC TZ56
Speed (frames/second)

10 10
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
WiFi
Panasonic DMC TZ101 VS Panasonic DMC TZ56 Dimensions

Look at front view of the DMC TZ101 and DMC TZ56

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic DMC TZ101

Panasonic DMC TZ56

24
9

We recommend Panasonic DMC TZ101 as better choice.