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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Updated by Nikon S9300
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was announced 6 months before the TS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S9100 matches up against the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic TS20

          

          

            
 S9100 TS20 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 TS20 S9100 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic TS20

          

          

            
 S9100 TS20 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 has external dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S9100 and the TS20.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and TS20.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

            Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
32
 focusing manually
 offers face detection focusing
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
30
 good MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (214g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 lighter than competitors (142 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S9100 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
36
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (270 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
61
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (270 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 lighter than competitors (142g)
 weather proof
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
39
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery pack (270 shots)
 does not have Timelapse recording
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon S9100
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone support
31
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (142 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 270 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $179