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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L22 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 24 months before the TS4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the L22 scores vs the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic TS4

 L22 TS4 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon L22

 TS4 L22 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic TS4

 L22 TS4 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 features external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L22 against the TS4.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and TS4.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L22
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
good battery life (310 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery life (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 - 310 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $399