Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS10

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was introduced 4 years after the TS10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S9700 grades against the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S9700 versus the TS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and TS10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and TS10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9700 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S9700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.