Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Released February 2015
- Old Model is Nikon S9700
(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
- Released January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S9900 was brought out 5 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 we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S9900 matches up versus the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic TS10
S9900 | TS10 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 62 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S9900
TS10 | S9900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic TS10
S9900 | TS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S9900 against the TS10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and TS10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and TS10.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern S9900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.90 m |
Flash options | - | 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) | 188 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $249 |