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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS6 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 TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed 7 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S620 scores versus the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic TS6

 S620 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S620

 TS6 S620 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS6

 S620 TS6 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 offers 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) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S620 versus the TS6.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and TS6.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography details
Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
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 TS6
62
lighter than competition (120g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
72
good battery power (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
52
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $37 $300