Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic TS10
L100 | TS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon L100
TS10 | L100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic TS10
L100 | TS10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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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 |