Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS20
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S810c was unveiled 2 years after the TS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S810c matches up vs the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic TS20
S810c | TS20 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 27 months |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S810c
TS20 | S810c |
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Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS20
S810c | TS20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S810c vs the TS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and TS20.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer S810c provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S810c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-04-10 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $350 | $179 |