Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS1
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched August 2011
- Successor is Nikon AW110
(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
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Later Model is Panasonic TS2

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The AW100 was revealed 2 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the AW100 scores against the TS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Panasonic TS1
AW100 | TS1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 32 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon AW100
TS1 | AW100 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic TS1
AW100 | TS1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the AW100 vs the TS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and TS1.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger AW100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lb) | 189 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $299 | $380 |