Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93 Imaging
41 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was released 18 months after the TS3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the S800c matches up versus the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 S800c TS3 
RevealedFebruary 2013August 2011Newer by 18 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon S800c

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 S800c TS3 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c has got external dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S800c against the TS3.
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and TS3.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S800c will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
22
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S800c Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (140 shots)
 no phase detect AF
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (310 shots)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
65
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (140 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
 better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
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 quite wide (25mm)
 very good size screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery pack (140 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic support
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-02-04 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 184 gr (0.41 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $290 $380