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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L120 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 4 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L120 grades versus the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Panasonic TS30

 L120 TS30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon L120

 TS30 L120 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2011Fresher by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Panasonic TS30

 L120 TS30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 has physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L120 versus the TS30.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and TS30 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and TS30.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older L120 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
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decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L120
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (142 grams)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L120
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
40
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix L120Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-09 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431g (0.95 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 330 photos 250 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $180