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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was launched 5 years prior to the SZ10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P100 grades versus the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Panasonic SZ10

 P100 SZ10 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon P100

 SZ10 P100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010Fresher by 54 months

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Panasonic SZ10

 P100 SZ10 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P100 versus the SZ10.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P100 and SZ10 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and SZ10.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older P100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (481g)
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P100
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
36
long zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
48
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (481 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (177 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P100
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
40
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P100
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average (481 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Coolpix P100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 481g (1.06 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 200 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $200