Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS30

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S4300 versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was announced 3 years prior to the TS30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S4300 grades against the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S4300 against the TS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and TS30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S4300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.