Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic TS30
S640 | TS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon S640
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Announced | January 2015 | August 2009 | More modern by 66 months |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS30
S640 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $225 | $180 |