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Nikon D1H vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Nikon D1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon D1H vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2001
  • Renewed by Nikon D2H
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon D1H vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon D1H and Panasonic TS10, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the D1H (APS-C) and TS10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The D1H was brought out 9 years before the TS10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D1H being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the D1H grades versus the TS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Panasonic TS10

 D1H TS10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon D1H

 TS10 D1H 
LaunchedJanuary 2010September 2001Newer by 101 months
Display dimensions2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1H and Panasonic TS10

 D1H TS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D1H vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D1H provides outside measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D1H against the TS10.

Nikon D1H vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D1H and TS10 is 51 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D1H vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1H vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D1H and TS10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D1H featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS10 will resolve more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged D1H is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D1H vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1H vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1H vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1H Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
50
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1H Street photography information
Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1H Sports photography features
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography features
41
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1H as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
28
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (3MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
61
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1H Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1H as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon D1H vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1H and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon D1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Pro DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2001-09-19 2010-01-21
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2000 x 1312 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $5,130 $249