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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L21 was announced 13 months after the TS1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the L21 scores against the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Panasonic TS1

 L21 TS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon L21

 TS1 L21 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Panasonic TS1

 L21 TS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L21 vs the TS1.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and TS1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS1 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger L21 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L21
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L21
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix L21Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $380