Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS4
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Announced February 2009
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- 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
- Launched January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Older Model is Panasonic TS3
- New Model is Panasonic TS5
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon L20 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe L20 was revealed 4 years before the TS4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L20 matches up against the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic TS4
L20 | TS4 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon L20
TS4 | L20 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS4
L20 | TS4 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L20 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L20 versus Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L20 vs the TS4.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and TS4.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS4 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
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 | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 197g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $120 | $399 |