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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 5 months prior to the TS2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S640 grades against the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic TS2

 S640 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S640

 TS2 S640 

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS2

 S640 TS2 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S640 features exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S640 against the TS2.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S640
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (130g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S640Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $225 $350