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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon AW100
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW120
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was brought out 23 months after the TS3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AW110 grades versus the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic TS3

 AW110 TS3 
AnnouncedJuly 2013August 2011Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon AW110

 TS3 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic TS3

 AW110 TS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 has external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the AW110 and the TS3.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and TS3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and TS3.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon AW110 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent AW110 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
67
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 250 images 310 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $380