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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2015
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 3 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4300 scores against the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic SZ10

 S4300 SZ10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon S4300

 SZ10 S4300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic SZ10

 S4300 SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S4300 compared to the SZ10.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older S4300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (139g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
boasts touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (177 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (139g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $200