Clicky

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The AW130 was unveiled 2 months later than the TS6 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AW130 grades versus the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic TS6

 AW130 TS6 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon AW130

 TS6 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS6

 AW130 TS6 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 against the TS6.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and TS6.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
72
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery (370 per charge)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
50
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-02-10 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 370 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $398 $300