Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic TS30
AW130 | TS30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon AW130
TS30 | AW130 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS30
AW130 | TS30 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2015 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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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 |