Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS4
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed February 2012
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Replaced the Panasonic TS3
- Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3300 was brought out at a similar time to the TS4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3300 scores versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic TS4
| S3300 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S3300
| TS4 | S3300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS4
| S3300 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S3300 vs the TS4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and TS4.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery pack (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2012-01-31 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 310 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $99 | $399 |