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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon L19 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and TS6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was launched 7 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L19 grades against the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic TS6

 L19 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon L19

 TS6 L19 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic TS6

 L19 TS6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L19 compared to the TS6.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and TS6.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS6 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older L19 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
18
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
37
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography details
Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
54
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
57
lighter than others (130 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
good battery life (370 per charge)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L19
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix L19Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $300