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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW110
  • Updated by Nikon AW130
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 11 months earlier than the TS6 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AW120 matches up vs the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic TS6

 AW120 TS6 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon AW120

 TS6 AW120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS6

 AW120 TS6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the AW120 compared to the TS6.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and TS6.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged AW120 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
69
great battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery life (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
48
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 370 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $300