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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was manufactured 4 years after the TS2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S9700 matches up vs the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Panasonic TS2

 S9700 TS2 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S9700

 TS2 S9700 

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic TS2

 S9700 TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S9700 and the TS2.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and TS2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and TS2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9700 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S9700 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (232 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9700
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
69
lighter than average (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 300 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $350 $350