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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
35 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was launched very close to the TS4 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6300 matches up vs the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic TS4

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S6300

          

          

            
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Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS4

          

          

            
 S6300 TS4 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S6300 and the TS4.
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and TS4.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6300 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

            Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
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 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (310 shots)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S6300 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
68
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
 better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S6300 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 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
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 94 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 230 pictures 310 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $399