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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S7000 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was brought out 6 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S7000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S7000 grades vs the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Panasonic TS1

 S7000 TS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 74 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon S7000

 TS1 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Panasonic TS1

 S7000 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S7000 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S7000 versus the TS1.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S7000 and TS1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S7000 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer S7000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (165 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
65
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
heavier than others (165 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S7000
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (165g)
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2015-02-10 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.2 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 180 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $380