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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Released November 2013
Panasonic TS3
(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
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and TS3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was released 2 years after the TS3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P7800 grades vs the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic TS3

 P7800 TS3 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2011More modern by 28 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon P7800

 TS3 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic TS3

 P7800 TS3 
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P7800 compared to the TS3.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and TS3 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and TS3.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The P7800 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer P7800 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (399g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
63
great battery power (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
75
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (399g)
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-11-25 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options - 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 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 310 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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