Nikon S30 vs Panasonic TS6

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S30 and Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and TS6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S30 matches up vs the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S30 and Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S30 versus the TS6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and TS6.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S30 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.