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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was manufactured very close to the TS1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S620 grades versus the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic TS1

 S620 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon S620

 TS1 S620 

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS1

 S620 TS1 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S620 versus the TS1.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and TS1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography information
62
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $37 $380