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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic TS20
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic TS20

 S3300 TS20 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S3300

 TS20 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS20

 S3300 TS20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

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

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (128 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
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