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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon S9700
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was released 3 years after the TS4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S9900 scores versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic TS4

 S9900 TS4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S9900

 TS4 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic TS4

 S9900 TS4 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S9900 against the TS4.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and TS4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and TS4.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S9900 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9900
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
great battery power (310 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
73
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 289 gr (0.64 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 photos 310 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $399