Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20
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95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic TS20
S1000pj | TS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S1000pj
TS20 | S1000pj | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic TS20
S1000pj | TS20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Expeed | - |
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 |