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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched very close to the TS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S100 matches up vs the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic TS3

 S100 TS3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon S100

 TS3 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic TS3

 S100 TS3 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S100 against the TS3.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S100 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
65
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery pack (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 820k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Organic LED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 310 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $380