Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS20

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 7 years after the TS20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1000 matches up versus the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A1000 against the TS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and TS20 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and TS20.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher A1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.