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Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S32 versus Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very well matched but the S32 (1/3") and TS6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S32 was released 11 months prior to the TS6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S32 grades versus the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Panasonic TS6

 S32 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S32

 TS6 S32 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Panasonic TS6

 S32 TS6 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Nikon S32 versus Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S32 against the TS6.

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and TS6.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S32 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic TS6 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S32 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (13MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
37
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography details
Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
58
weather sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery pack (370 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix S32Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images 370 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $300