Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS6
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Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Below, we are matching up the Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S8100 was released 5 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S8100 grades vs the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Panasonic TS6
| S8100 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S8100
| TS6 | S8100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2015 |  | September 2010 | Fresher by 52 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Panasonic TS6
| S8100 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S8100 versus the TS6.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and TS6.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S8100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
| Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-09-08 | 2015-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180g (0.40 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | 370 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $299 | $300 |