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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW110
  • Later Model is Nikon AW130
Panasonic TS4
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic TS4

 AW120 TS4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon AW120

 TS4 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS4

 AW120 TS4 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

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

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW120
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
69
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
great battery power (310 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery power (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
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