Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS30

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched 11 months before the TS30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AW120 matches up against the TS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 offers external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the AW120 compared to the TS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and TS30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and TS30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged AW120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.