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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S810c was brought out 4 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the S810c scores versus the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic TS2

 S810c TS2 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2010More recent by 52 months
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S810c

 TS2 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS2

 S810c TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c features physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S810c against the TS2.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S810c to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S810c should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography features
Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (216g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography info
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (216g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-04-10 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 270 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $350