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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was brought out 13 months later than the TS20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S800c grades against the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic TS20

 S800c TS20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kCrisper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S800c

 TS20 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS20

 S800c TS20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S800c versus the TS20.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and TS20.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer S800c provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (142g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography info
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (140 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (140 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than others in class (142g)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (140 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-02-04 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 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 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184g (0.41 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 140 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $290 $179