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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was unveiled 3 years after the TS20 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AW130 matches up against the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic TS20

 AW130 TS20 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon AW130

 TS20 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS20

 AW130 TS20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the AW130 against the TS20.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and TS20.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger AW130 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
73
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography advice
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-02-10 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 370 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $398 $179