Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS10

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and TS10 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled 3 years after the TS10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S9500 grades against the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S9500 against the TS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and TS10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and TS10.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S9500 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S9500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.