Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS6
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2011
- Renewed by Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S9100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the TS6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S9100 matches up versus the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic TS6
S9100 | TS6 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S9100
TS6 | S9100 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | July 2011 | Newer by 42 months |
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic TS6
S9100 | TS6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S9100 versus the TS6.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and TS6.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S9100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 370 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 |
Launch cost | $329 | $300 |