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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S570 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 3 years earlier than the TS4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S570 grades vs the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic TS4

 S570 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S570

 TS4 S570 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic TS4

 S570 TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S570 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S570 vs the TS4.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and TS4.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S570 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-04 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Cost at release $180 $399