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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Revealed April 2014
Panasonic TS3
(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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was introduced 2 years after the TS3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the S810c grades against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic TS3

 S810c TS3 
AnnouncedApril 2014August 2011Newer by 33 months
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon S810c

 TS3 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS3

 S810c TS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S810c against the TS3.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and TS3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S810c to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer S810c provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography information
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (216g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S810c
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
great battery (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
35
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-04-10 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 270 photos 310 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $380