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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
46 Overall
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 2 years after the ZS10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AW110 matches up versus the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic ZS10

          

          

            
 AW110 ZS10 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon AW110

          

          

            
 ZS10 AW110 
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic ZS10

          

          

            
 AW110 ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW110 vs the ZS10.
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and ZS10.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon AW110 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher AW110 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon AW110 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography highlights
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than average in class (219g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (260 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
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 environment proofing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than average in class (219g)
 boasts touch focus
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low battery (260 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon AW110 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery (260 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 missing microphone jack
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 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (219g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-05 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $350