Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S4300 was brought out 2 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S4300 grades vs the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic TS10
S4300 | TS10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S4300
TS10 | S4300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic TS10
S4300 | TS10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 features external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S4300 compared to the TS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and TS10.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S4300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2010-01-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139 grams (0.31 lbs) | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $119 | $249 |