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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 3 years after the TS1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L26 matches up versus the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic TS1

 L26 TS1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon L26

 TS1 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS1

 L26 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L26 vs the TS1.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and TS1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher L26 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
27
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 200 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $70 $380