Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6
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![Nikon Coolpix S640 front Nikon Coolpix S640 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S640/Nikon-S640-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6/Panasonic-TS6-front.jpg)
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S640 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S640 matches up vs the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic TS6
S640 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S640
TS6 | S640 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 66 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS6
S640 | TS6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 has got physical measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S640 versus the TS6.
![Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and TS6.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S640 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-08-04 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
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 range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 370 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $225 | $300 |