Nikon A900 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced February 2016
- Renewed by Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Released January 2015
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A900 was unveiled 14 months after the SZ10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A900 grades versus the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic SZ10
A900 | SZ10 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | January 2015 | Newer by 14 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon A900
SZ10 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic SZ10
A900 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A900 versus the SZ10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and SZ10 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and SZ10.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon A900 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer A900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-02-23 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 pounds) | 177g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 200 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $400 | $200 |