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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 11 months before the TS2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S620 matches up versus the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic TS2

 S620 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S620

 TS2 S620 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS2

 S620 TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S620 has got outer dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S620 vs the TS2.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and TS2.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $37 $350