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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(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
Panasonic ZS10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic ZS10

 S5300 ZS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon S5300

 ZS10 S5300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic ZS10

 S5300 ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (138g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (219g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
35
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (138g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
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