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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was released at a similar time to the TS20 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S6300 scores versus the TS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic TS20

 S6300 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S6300

 TS20 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS20

 S6300 TS20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic TS20 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 vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S6300 against the TS20.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and TS20.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 230 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $179