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Nikon D2X vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced June 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D1X
  • Successor is Nikon D2Xs
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon D2X vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D2X and Panasonic TS10, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly close but the D2X (APS-C) and TS10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The D2X was announced 5 years before the TS10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D2X matches up vs the TS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Panasonic TS10

 D2X TS10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution235k230kCrisper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon D2X

 TS10 D2X 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2005More recent by 56 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Panasonic TS10

 D2X TS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D2X features outer dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D2X and the TS10.

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D2X and TS10 is 51 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2X and TS10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D2X using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS10 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older D2X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D2X
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X Sports photography info
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography info
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D2X
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
43
weather sealing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
61
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X Vlogging details
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon D2X vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon D2XPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D2X Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Pro DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2005-06-01 2010-01-21
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $5,000 $249