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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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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").

Photography Glossary

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

		

		

			
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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).
Look at the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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	

	
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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