Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S3300 was announced very close to the TS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S3300 grades vs the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic TS20
S3300 | TS20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S3300
TS20 | S3300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS20
S3300 | TS20 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 offers outside 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 TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3300 versus the TS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and TS20.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 shots | 250 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $99 | $179 |