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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and TS30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was revealed 13 months earlier than the TS30 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P7800 scores against the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic TS30

 P7800 TS30 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon P7800

 TS30 P7800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015November 2013Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic TS30

 P7800 TS30 
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P7800 vs the TS30.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and TS30 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and TS30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS30 will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P7800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography features
Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
65
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (399 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (399 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
74
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
44
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
75
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (399g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-11-25 2015-01-06
Body design 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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $550 $180