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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was unveiled 3 years after the TS1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S6300 scores against the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic TS1

 S6300 TS1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon S6300

 TS1 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS1

 S6300 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S6300 and the TS1.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and TS1.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S6300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
68
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 230 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $380