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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Photography Glossary

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and ZS10 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was launched 13 months after the ZS10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S30 scores vs the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Panasonic ZS10

 S30 ZS10 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon S30

 ZS10 S30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Panasonic ZS10

 S30 ZS10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S30 vs the ZS10.

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and ZS10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and ZS10.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS10 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer S30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
24
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
29
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography factors
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
28
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
52
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (214g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others (219g)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
25
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
23
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (214g)
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix S30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 240 images 260 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $350