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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 11 months earlier than the TS10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L100 matches up vs the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic TS10

 L100 TS10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon L100

 TS10 L100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic TS10

 L100 TS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L100 compared to the TS10.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and TS10 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and TS10.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS10 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
39
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging information
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix L100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $249