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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon S33 versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and TS10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was manufactured 5 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S33 matches up versus the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Panasonic TS10

 S33 TS10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S33

 TS10 S33 

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Panasonic TS10

 S33 TS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S33 versus 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 based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S33 against the TS10.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and TS10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and TS10.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S33 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic TS10 will provide greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S33 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (13MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (221 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
58
environment proof
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S33
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (221g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix S33Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2015-02-10 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 life 220 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $249