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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3300 was released 2 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3300 matches up versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic TS2

 S3300 TS2 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S3300

 TS2 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS2

 S3300 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3300 compared to the TS2.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and TS2.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3300 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent S3300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others (128g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 180 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $99 $350