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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(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
Panasonic TS10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic TS10

 S4300 TS10 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S4300

 TS10 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic TS10

 S4300 TS10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

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

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography information
Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (139 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (139g)
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (139g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
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