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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8200 was manufactured 5 months before the TS4 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S8200 matches up against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic TS4

 S8200 TS4 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kSharper screen (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S8200

 TS4 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic TS4

 S8200 TS4 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 has physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S8200 and the TS4.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and TS4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and TS4.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (213 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-24 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 961k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 250 photographs 310 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $399