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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW110
  • Renewed by Nikon AW130
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon AW120 versus Panasonic ZS10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched 3 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the AW120 matches up versus the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic ZS10

 AW120 ZS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon AW120

 ZS10 AW120 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic ZS10

 AW120 ZS10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the AW120 and the ZS10.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and ZS10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon AW120 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger AW120 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW120
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
69
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213g (0.47 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (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 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 350 shots 260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $350