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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS4 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 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
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out around the same time to the TS4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L26 grades versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic TS4

 L26 TS4 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon L26

 TS4 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS4

 L26 TS4 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L26 provides exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic TS4 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L26 versus the TS4.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and TS4.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L26 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
27
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
better than average battery (310 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 197 gr (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 shots 310 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $70 $399