Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20
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![Nikon Coolpix S9700 front Nikon Coolpix S9700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700/Nikon-S9700-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20/Panasonic-TS20-front.jpg)
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon S9500
- New Model is Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
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.
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Panasonic TS20
S9700 | TS20 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S9700
TS20 | S9700 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic TS20
S9700 | TS20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and TS20 is 90 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | $179 |