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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon AW100
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW120
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 18 months prior to the SZ10 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AW110 matches up vs the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic SZ10

 AW110 SZ10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon AW110

 SZ10 AW110 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2013Newer by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic SZ10

 AW110 SZ10 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 provides external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the AW110 and the SZ10.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and SZ10.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged AW110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competitors (177g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.20 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $200