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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • New Model is Nikon S9700
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was announced 13 months after the TS4 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S9500 matches up vs the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Panasonic TS4

 S9500 TS4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S9500

 TS4 S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic TS4

 S9500 TS4 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S9500 vs the TS4.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and TS4.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S9500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
31
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
great battery life (310 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 230 images 310 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $399