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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was introduced 13 months later than the TS4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S800c grades against the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic TS4

 S800c TS4 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S800c

 TS4 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS4

 S800c TS4 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c provides outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S800c compared to the TS4.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and TS4.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S800c to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern S800c should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (140 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (140 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (140 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-02-04 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184g (0.41 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
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 shots 310 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $290 $399