Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS4
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
- 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed August 2011
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
- Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6200 scores vs the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic TS4
| S6200 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S6200
| TS4 | S6200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic TS4
| S6200 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 has external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S6200 compared to the TS4.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and TS4.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6200 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
better than average battery (310 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2012-01-31 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 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 settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 197g (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 | 250 images | 310 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $229 | $399 |
