Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 (Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22)

A side-by-side look at the details that change the buying decision, from storage and batteries to lens reach and pocketability.

At a glance

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 (Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22) verified camera data
Specification	DMC-S1	DMC-ZS10 (Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22)
Release year	2011	2011
Megapixels	12 MP effective	14 MP effective
Sensor	1/2.33-inch CCD	1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor
Lens	28-112 mm equivalent, 4x optical zoom, f/3.1-5.6	24-384 mm equivalent, 16x optical zoom, f/3.3-5.9
Memory card	SD / SDHC / SDXC, built-in memory	SD / SDHC / SDXC, built-in memory
Maximum card	Up to 2TB (SDXC)	Up to 2TB (SDXC)
Battery	DMW-BCK7	DMW-BCG10
Dimensions	99 × 59 × 21 mm	105 × 58 × 33 mm
Weight	Approx. 117 g (with battery and card, CIPA)	Approx. 219 g (with battery and card, CIPA)

Which one should you choose?

Choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 if a 117 g 4x pocket body and 28–112mm range are the right scale.

Choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 (Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22) if 16x 24–384mm reach is worth carrying 219 g and the larger DMW-BCG10 pack.

The S1 is a simple pocket Lumix; the ZS10/TZ20/TZ22 is built around travel reach.

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