Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Panasonic TS1
L21 | TS1 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon L21
TS1 | L21 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Panasonic TS1
L21 | TS1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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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 |