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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was introduced 3 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the AW110 grades vs the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic TS2

 AW110 TS2 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon AW110

 TS2 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic TS2

 AW110 TS2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 has outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the AW110 versus the TS2.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and TS2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher AW110 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.10 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 1920 x 1080 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 250 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $350