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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was announced 2 months after the TS30 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S9900 matches up versus the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic TS30

					

					

						
 S9900 TS30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon S9900

					

					

						
 TS30 S9900 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic TS30

					

					

						
 S9900 TS30 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2015Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Touch display  Absent Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S9900 against the TS30.
Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and TS30 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and TS30.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to factor the age  of the products into consideration.

						Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
37
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
68
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (289 grams)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
53
 great zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 low fps (1.3 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
77
 lighter than others (289g)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (750mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
74
 lighter than competitors in class (142g)
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
47
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
43
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S9900 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
73
 rather wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (289g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 no mic support
33
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-02-10 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support 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
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes - 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $180