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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 11 months prior to the TS2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L100 matches up against the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic TS2

 L100 TS2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon L100

 TS2 L100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic TS2

 L100 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L100 versus the TS2.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and TS2 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and TS2.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
32
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
38
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix L100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-03 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360g (0.79 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $350