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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 4 years before the TS20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S620 grades vs the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic TS20

 S620 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S620

 TS20 S620 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS20

 S620 TS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. 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 TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S620 versus the TS20.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and TS20.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS20 to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (142g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
62
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than competitors (142g)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-03 2012-01-31
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $37 $179