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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Successor is Nikon AW110
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
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon AW100 versus Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was announced 4 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AW100 grades versus the TS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Panasonic TS30

 AW100 TS30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon AW100

 TS30 AW100 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic TS30

 AW100 TS30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Nikon AW100 versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the AW100 and the TS30.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and TS30.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged AW100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography details
Panasonic TS30 Street photography details
55
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-24 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $180