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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was unveiled 5 months earlier than the TS2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1000pj scores against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic TS2

 S1000pj TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S1000pj

 TS2 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic TS2

 S1000pj TS2 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj has got external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1000pj and the TS2.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and TS2.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS2 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-04 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $289 $350