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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was revealed 7 months after the TS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S640 scores versus the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic TS1

 S640 TS1 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon S640

 TS1 S640 

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS1

 S640 TS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 offers exterior dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S640 compared to the TS1.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger S640 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography features
Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (130 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix S640Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $225 $380