Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon AW110
- Later Model is Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Superseded the Panasonic TS3
- Updated by Panasonic TS5

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The AW120 was manufactured 2 years after the TS4 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AW120 matches up against the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic TS4
AW120 | TS4 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon AW120
TS4 | AW120 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS4
AW120 | TS4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 has got exterior dimensions 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 TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the AW120 versus the TS4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and TS4.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW120 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer AW120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | OLED monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 213 gr (0.47 lb) | 197 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 350 photos | 310 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | 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 |
Retail price | $350 | $399 |