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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 20 months after the TS10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S100 matches up vs the TS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic TS10

 S100 TS10 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S100

 TS10 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic TS10

 S100 TS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S100 versus the TS10.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and TS10.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S100 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
65
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-24 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 820 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 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 life 150 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $249