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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S100 was brought out 2 years after the TS1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S100 grades against the TS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic TS1

 S100 TS1 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon S100

 TS1 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic TS1

 S100 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S100 against the TS1.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and TS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S100 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern S100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S100
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
65
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (150 shots)
no Time Lapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 820k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $380