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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 5 months before the TS2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S570 matches up against the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic TS2

 S570 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S570

 TS2 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic TS2

 S570 TS2 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S570 versus the TS2.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and TS2.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
28
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging details
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-04 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 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, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $180 $350