Clicky

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Newer Model is Nikon P7100
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and TS20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The P7000 was revealed 14 months earlier than the TS20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P7000 matches up versus the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Panasonic TS20

 P7000 TS20 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon P7000

 TS20 P7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012November 2010Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic TS20

 P7000 TS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 features outside measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7000 versus the TS20.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and TS20 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and TS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7000 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS20 will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older P7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
29
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (310g)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7000
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
57
great battery life (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (310g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7000 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors (310 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-11-23 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 gr (0.68 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $354 $179