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Nikon D300 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54
Nikon D300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon D300 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Launched March 2008
  • Superseded the Nikon D200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D300S
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon D300 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon D300 versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D300 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the D300 (APS-C) and TS10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The D300 was launched 22 months before the TS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D300 grades versus the TS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Panasonic TS10

 D300 TS10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon D300

 TS10 D300 
LaunchedJanuary 2010March 2008Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Panasonic TS10

 D300 TS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D300 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D300 has got exterior measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D300 versus Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D300 and the TS10.

Nikon D300 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D300 and TS10 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D300 and TS10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D300 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older D300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D300 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300 Street photography features
Panasonic TS10 Street photography features
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
good battery (1,000 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery (1,000 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography details
64
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (1,000 CIPA)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D300
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
9
no video recording
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon D300 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon D300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2008-03-12 2010-01-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 925 gr (2.04 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 679 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,100 $249