Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Released January 2014
(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
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S5300 was announced 2 years after the ZS10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S5300 scores vs the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic ZS10
S5300 | ZS10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon S5300
ZS10 | S5300 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic ZS10
S5300 | ZS10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S5300 versus the ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and ZS10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S5300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 138 gr (0.30 lb) | 219 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 180 photos | 260 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $180 | $350 |