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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was manufactured 2 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6300 matches up against the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic TS2

 S6300 TS2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S6300

 TS2 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS2

 S6300 TS2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 features external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S6300 and the TS2.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and TS2.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S6300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $350