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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 4 years later than the TS4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A900 matches up vs the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic TS4

 A900 TS4 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2012More recent by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon A900

 TS4 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic TS4

 A900 TS4 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A900 against the TS4.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and TS4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher A900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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great battery pack (310 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-02-23 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 300 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $399