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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L120 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L120 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TS6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L120 matches up vs the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Panasonic TS6

 L120 TS6 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon L120

 TS6 L120 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Panasonic TS6

 L120 TS6 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L120 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L120 versus Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L120 vs the TS6.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and TS6 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and TS6.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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great battery life (370 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix L120Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-02-09 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 gr (0.95 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos 370 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $300