Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix S9500 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Nikon Coolpix S9300

79

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

76
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S9300

GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
200 ms shutter lag
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/4000 of a second
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Nikon S9300
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Zoom More zoom 18x vs 16x
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 Around 30% more zoom
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The S9300's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Thickness Thinner 1.2" vs 1.3"
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 Around 10% thinner
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS10
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
Aperture Wider aperture f/3.3 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the DMC-ZS10's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies 220 fps vs 120 fps
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 More than 80% higher fps
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 6.9 fps
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 More than 40% faster continuous shooting
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 4s
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 15x longer exposures
Size Slightly smaller 105x58x33 mm vs 109x62x31 mm
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 Almost the same
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 4 cm
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 Focus on subjects around 30% closer to the lens
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S9300 Nikon Coolpix S9300
79 vs 76
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix S9300.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
S9300:18x
DMC-ZS10:16x
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
S9300:25 mm
DMC-ZS10:24 mm
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
S9300:1.2"
DMC-ZS10:1.3"
Weight Heavy Help
S9300:215 g
DMC-ZS10:219 g
Size Large Help
S9300:109x62x31 mm
DMC-ZS10:105x58x33 mm

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$228 - $249
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Shutter lag Has significantly more shutter lag
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$279 - $327
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$299 - $378
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Travel zoom

$230 - $280
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $383
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$422
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Travel zoom

$349 - $399
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Coolpix S9300
Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10

Nikon Coolpix S9300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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Nikon Coolpix S9200

Travel zoom

$221 - $441
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the Coolpix S9200 vs the Coolpix S9300
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Travel zoom

$413
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Zoom Less zoom
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs the Coolpix S9300
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$180
Aperture Wider aperture
Macro focus Better macro capability
GPS No built-in GPS
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix S9300

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Travel zoom

$233
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
GPS No built-in GPS
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Travel zoom
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$1,813
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
3D Takes 3D photos
Touch screen No touch screen
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom
Weight Slightly lighter
GPS No built-in GPS
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10

appearance

Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

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