Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS4
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93 Imaging
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Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed September 2010
Panasonic TS4
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(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
- Announced January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Replaced the Panasonic TS3
- Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the S8100 grades against the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Panasonic TS4
| S8100 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S8100
| TS4 | S8100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | September 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Panasonic TS4
| S8100 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S8100 vs the TS4.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and TS4.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The older S8100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S8100 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
has built in flash
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
good battery life (310 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery life (310 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-09-08 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (60 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 | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 180g (0.40 pounds) | 197g (0.43 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 220 photos | 310 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $299 | $399 |
