Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic ZS10

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was manufactured 3 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S9700 scores vs the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 features exterior 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 ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S9700 against the ZS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and ZS10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and ZS10.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S9700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.