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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Released May 2017
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was launched 8 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W300 matches up against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic TS1

 W300 TS1 
RevealedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 102 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon W300

 TS1 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS1

 W300 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon W300 has outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the W300 versus the TS1.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and TS1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher W300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
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environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-05-31 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photographs -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $387 $380