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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 4 years after the TS10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the AW120 scores vs the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic TS10

 AW120 TS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon AW120

 TS10 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS10

 AW120 TS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the AW120 vs the TS10.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and TS10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and TS10.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent AW120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW120
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
48
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-07 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 350 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $249