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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon S9100
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9500
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9300 was manufactured 2 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S9300 matches up vs the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic TS10

 S9300 TS10 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S9300

 TS10 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic TS10

 S9300 TS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S9300 against the TS10.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and TS10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and TS10.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9300 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer S9300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography info
Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-07-16 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.9 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 200 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $249