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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Released May 2017
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 6 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W300 scores against the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic ZS10

 W300 ZS10 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2011Fresher by 78 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon W300

 ZS10 W300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS10

 W300 ZS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the W300 and the ZS10.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and ZS10.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher W300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography features
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (219g)
features touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
48
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (260 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-05-31 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type - CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 280 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $387 $350