Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was released 2 years after the TS20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S9700 matches up against the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 comes with outer 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) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S9700 compared to the TS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and TS20 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and TS20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S9700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.