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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was announced 3 years after the TS1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S3300 scores against the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic TS1

 S3300 TS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon S3300

 TS1 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS1

 S3300 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S3300 and the TS1.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and TS1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3300 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S3300 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average (128 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 180 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $99 $380