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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was launched 3 years prior to the TS6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the L26 matches up versus the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic TS6

 L26 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon L26

 TS6 L26 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 35 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS6

 L26 TS6 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L26 enjoys physical measurements 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 TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L26 against the TS6.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and TS6.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older L26 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
73
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
37
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
52
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-01 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 164 grams (0.36 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 200 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $70 $300