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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TS4 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L100 matches up versus the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic TS4

 L100 TS4 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon L100

 TS4 L100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic TS4

 L100 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L100 against the TS4.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and TS4 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and TS4.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS4 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
32
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good battery (310 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
38
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix L100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $399