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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 9 years after the TS10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1000 scores vs the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic TS10

 A1000 TS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2010Newer by 110 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon A1000

 TS10 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic TS10

 A1000 TS10 

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A1000 and the TS10.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and TS10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and TS10.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography highlights
52
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Panasonic TS10 Street photography features
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography details
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
73
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
low battery (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2019-01-18 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $477 $249