Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS6
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS6 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
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In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3300 was launched 3 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3300 scores versus the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic TS6
| S3300 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S3300
| TS6 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 35 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS6
| S3300 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S3300 versus the TS6.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and TS6.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S3300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
| Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2015-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 shots | 370 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $99 | $300 |