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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 4 years after the TS6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A1000 scores against the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic TS6

 A1000 TS6 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2015Newer by 50 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon A1000

 TS6 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic TS6

 A1000 TS6 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A1000 compared to the TS6.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and TS6 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and TS6.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
51
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
72
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
low battery power (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
great battery pack (370 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
72
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have external microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2019-01-18 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 370 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $477 $300