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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was manufactured 4 years before the TS6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AW100 scores versus the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Panasonic TS6

 AW100 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon AW100

 TS6 AW100 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic TS6

 AW100 TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 offers external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AW100 and the TS6.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and TS6.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged AW100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
55
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery pack (370 shots)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - 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 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $300