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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 4 years after the ZS10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the AW130 matches up versus the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic ZS10

 AW130 ZS10 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 50 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon AW130

 ZS10 AW130 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS10

 AW130 ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the AW130 against the ZS10.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and ZS10.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger AW130 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (370 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
72
great battery life (370 per charge)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography info
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $398 $350