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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9500
  • Renewed by Nikon S9900
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was brought out 11 months prior to the TS6 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S9700 matches up vs the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Panasonic TS6

 S9700 TS6 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S9700

 TS6 S9700 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic TS6

 S9700 TS6 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9700 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S9700 compared to the TS6.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and TS6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S9700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
73
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 370 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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