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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8200 was launched 20 months later than the TS2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S8200 scores versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic TS2

 S8200 TS2 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kClearer display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S8200

 TS2 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic TS2

 S8200 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S8200 compared to the TS2.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and TS2.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S8200 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S8200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (213g)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (250 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (213g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-08-24 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 961k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $350