Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 11 months prior to the SZ10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AW120 scores against the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AW120 and the SZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and SZ10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged AW120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.