Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon AW110
| SZ10 | AW110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 | July 2013 | Newer by 18 months | |
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic SZ10
| AW110 | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Panasonic 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 |