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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was released 3 years earlier than the TS6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S9300 matches up vs the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic TS6

 S9300 TS6 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S9300

 TS6 S9300 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2012Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic TS6

 S9300 TS6 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S9300 against the TS6.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and TS6.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S9300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
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MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (215g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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great battery power (370 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (370 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9300
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-16 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.9 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs 370 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $300