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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P310
  • Refreshed by Nikon P340
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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and TS4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was brought out 14 months later than the TS4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the P330 matches up against the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Panasonic TS4

 P330 TS4 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2012More recent by 14 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon P330

 TS4 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Panasonic TS4

 P330 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P330 and the TS4.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and TS4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The P330 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The younger P330 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P330
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
great battery life (310 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P330
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery life (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix P330Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-03-04 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 310 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $399