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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S4300 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 2 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S4300 matches up versus the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic TS2

 S4300 TS2 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S4300

 TS2 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic TS2

 S4300 TS2 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S4300 and the TS2.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and TS2.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S4300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (139g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
68
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proof
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
41
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $350