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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 6 years before the SZ10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1000pj grades vs the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic SZ10

 S1000pj SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon S1000pj

 SZ10 S1000pj 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2009More modern by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic SZ10

 S1000pj SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj comes with external measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1000pj compared to the SZ10.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and SZ10.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $289 $200