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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 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 TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was manufactured 6 years before the TS30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S640 matches up vs the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic TS30

 S640 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon S640

 TS30 S640 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2009More modern by 66 months

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS30

 S640 TS30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S640 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S640 against the TS30.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and TS30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S640
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (142g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition (130g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
74
lighter than others in class (142g)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix S640Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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