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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Launched April 2014
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Photography Glossary

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S810c versus Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was announced 9 months prior to the TS30 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S810c scores vs the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic TS30

 S810c TS30 
Screen dimensions3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon S810c

 TS30 S810c 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015April 2014Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS30

 S810c TS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S810c comes with physical measurements 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 TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S810c versus Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S810c compared to the TS30.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and TS30.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S810c is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (216g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average (142g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography features
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (270 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than average (142 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (270 shots)
no Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-04-10 2015-01-06
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $180