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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

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

 S30 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S30

 TS20 S30 

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)
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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