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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was announced 3 years after the TS1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the L610 matches up against the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic TS1

 L610 TS1 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon L610

 TS1 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic TS1

 L610 TS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has proportions 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 that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L610 against the TS1.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and TS1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and TS1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent L610 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L610
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (120 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
66
lighter than competitors (240g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (120 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (120 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-09 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 120 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $380