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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • Renewed by Nikon AW130
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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched 4 years after the TS2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the AW120 matches up versus the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic TS2

 AW120 TS2 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon AW120

 TS2 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS2

 AW120 TS2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 has outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AW120 compared to the TS2.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent AW120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW120
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW120
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
48
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-07 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (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
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots -
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
Retail pricing $350 $350