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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
24 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was unveiled 6 months after the TS3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L26 scores vs the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 L26 TS3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon L26

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 L26 TS3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L26 features physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 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).
Analyze the Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L26 against the TS3.
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and TS3.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon L26 Street photography features
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
47
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
27
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (200 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (310 CIPA)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
62
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse function
 bad battery power (200 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
 great battery power (310 per charge)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon L26 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
37
 rather wide (26mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 manual exposure not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery power (200 shots)
 no Timelapse function
38
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 great battery power (310 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
28
 rather wide (26mm)
 offers face detection focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone socket
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 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 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 164g (0.36 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 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 200 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $70 $380