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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was launched 24 months prior to the TS3 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S570 grades against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic TS3

 S570 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon S570

 TS3 S570 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic TS3

 S570 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 offers external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S570 vs the TS3.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and TS3.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older S570 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
great battery pack (310 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-04 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $380