Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS1
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Updated by Nikon L820
(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
- Launched January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Updated by Panasonic TS2
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L810 was introduced 3 years after the TS1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L810 grades against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic TS1
L810 | TS1 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon L810
TS1 | L810 |
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Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic TS1
L810 | TS1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 features external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L810 against the TS1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and TS1 is 74 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and TS1.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent L810 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.2 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 430g (0.95 pounds) | 189g (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 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 | 300 photographs | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $280 | $380 |