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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S6500 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was announced 12 months after the TS20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S6500 grades vs the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Panasonic TS20

 S6500 TS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S6500

 TS20 S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic TS20

 S6500 TS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S6500 against the TS20.

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and TS20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher S6500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography info
Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (250g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech AMOLED display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $170 $179