Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic TS30
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched January 2012
- Newer Model is Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon 1 J1 versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and TS30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 1 J1 was manufactured 4 years before the TS30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 J1 scores versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Panasonic TS30
1 J1 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon 1 J1
TS30 | 1 J1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Panasonic TS30
1 J1 | TS30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 features physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 J1 versus Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J1 vs the TS30.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and TS30.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS30 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 J1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon 1 J1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-20 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 13 | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/60s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 234 gr (0.52 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 372 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $625 | $180 |