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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Introduced February 2013
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was launched 23 months before the TS30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the S800c matches up against the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic TS30

 S800c TS30 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon S800c

 TS30 S800c 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2013Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS30

 S800c TS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c has got outside measurements 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 TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S800c versus the TS30.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and TS30.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older S800c will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (140 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (140 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
41
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (140 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-02-04 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 grams (0.41 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 140 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $290 $180