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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was launched 3 years before the TS20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1000pj grades vs the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic TS20

 S1000pj TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S1000pj

 TS20 S1000pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic TS20

 S1000pj TS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj and the TS20.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and TS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography details
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-04 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $289 $179