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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was revealed 4 years before the TS30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S6200 scores vs the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic TS30

 S6200 TS30 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon S6200

 TS30 S6200 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2011Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic TS30

 S6200 TS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 features outer measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S6200 against the TS30.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and TS30.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography information
Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
70
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $229 $180