Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS10
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon S9300
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S9100 was launched 19 months later than the TS10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S9100 scores versus the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic TS10
S9100 | TS10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S9100
TS10 | S9100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic TS10
S9100 | TS10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S9100 vs the TS10.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and TS10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and TS10.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S9100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lb) | 188 gr (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 270 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $329 | $249 |