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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 2 months after the TS30 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the AW130 scores vs the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic TS30

 AW130 TS30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon AW130

 TS30 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS30

 AW130 TS30 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2015Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the AW130 compared to the TS30.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and TS30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography features
Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
72
great battery life (370 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
50
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2015-01-06
Body design 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $398 $180