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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(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
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic TS10

 S9900 TS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S9900

 TS10 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic TS10

 S9900 TS10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

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

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
37
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9900
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than average (289 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
61
weather proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
47
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
73
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
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