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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TS6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S100 matches up vs the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic TS6

 S100 TS6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k460kSharper display (+360k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S100

 TS6 S100 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic TS6

 S100 TS6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S100 versus the TS6.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and TS6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S100
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
65
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
73
good battery power (370 per charge)
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 820 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photos 370 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $300