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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 7 years after the TS1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A900 grades against the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic TS1

 A900 TS1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon A900

 TS1 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic TS1

 A900 TS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A900 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 and the TS1.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and TS1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon A900 to deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher A900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than others (289g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2016-02-23 2009-01-27
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $380