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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 4 years after the TS30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1000 grades versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic TS30

 A1000 TS30 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2015Newer by 50 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon A1000

 TS30 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic TS30

 A1000 TS30 

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A1000 versus the TS30.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and TS30 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and TS30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography info
Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
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provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of external mic jack
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2019-01-18 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $477 $180