Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic TS2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S1000pj
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Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic TS2
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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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 |