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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was brought out 2 years after the TS1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S6100 grades versus the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic TS1

 S6100 TS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon S6100

 TS1 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic TS1

 S6100 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S6100 vs the TS1.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S6100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
65
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 175 grams (0.39 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (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 life 210 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $195 $380