Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS4

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.