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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2014
Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 9 months prior to the TS6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S810c matches up versus the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic TS6

 S810c TS6 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S810c

 TS6 S810c 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2014More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS6

 S810c TS6 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S810c and the TS6.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and TS6.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older S810c is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography information
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography features
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery life (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-04-10 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 370 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $300