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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4300 was unveiled around the same time to the TS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S4300 grades versus the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic TS20

 S4300 TS20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S4300

 TS20 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic TS20

 S4300 TS20 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S4300 and the TS20.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and TS20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 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 dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology 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 - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 139g (0.31 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 images 250 images
Battery form 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 $119 $179