Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS1
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Superseded the Nikon P310
- Later Model is Nikon P340
(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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Renewed by Panasonic TS2
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and TS1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe P330 was announced 4 years after the TS1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the P330 scores against the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Panasonic TS1
P330 | TS1 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 50 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
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 P330
TS1 | P330 |
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Common features in the Nikon P330 and Panasonic TS1
P330 | TS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P330 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P330 versus the TS1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and TS1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and TS1.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The P330 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The younger P330 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-03-04 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) | 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) | 189 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 213 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $500 | $380 |