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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S4300 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was released 3 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S4300 grades against the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic TS6

 S4300 TS6 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S4300

 TS6 S4300 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic TS6

 S4300 TS6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 features 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) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4300 versus Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 compared to the TS6.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and TS6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The older S4300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (139 grams)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good battery power (370 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (370 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
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
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 images 370 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $300