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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P7000
  • Successor is Nikon P7700
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P7100 (1/1.7") and TS1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was released 3 years after the TS1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P7100 matches up against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Panasonic TS1

 P7100 TS1 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon P7100

 TS1 P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic TS1

 P7100 TS1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P7100 compared to the TS1.

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and TS1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and TS1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern P7100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
45
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (395 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.3 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (395 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (395g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-20 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $750 $380