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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon S4000 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched around the same time to the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S4000 scores vs the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Panasonic TS2

 S4000 TS2 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S4000

 TS2 S4000 

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Panasonic TS2

 S4000 TS2 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4000 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S4000 vs the TS2.

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and TS2.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4000
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4000
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
32
quite wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S4000 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2010-01-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131 gr (0.29 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $350