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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and TS20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was brought out at a similar time to the TS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S30 scores versus the TS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Panasonic TS20

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S30

          

          

            
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Common features in the Nikon S30 and Panasonic TS20

          

          

            
 S30 TS20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S30 versus the TS20.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S30 and TS20 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and TS20.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

            Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
24
 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/3")
 does not have RAW support
30
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S30 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
51
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (214 grams)
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
28
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (1.5 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/3")
 does not have phase detect AF
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S30 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
52
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (214g)
 MP count low (10MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (29mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
 lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
 weather proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
25
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (29mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
41
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon S30
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
23
 features face detect focusing
 wide angle not the best (29mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (214g)
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (142g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix S30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 240 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $179