Clicky

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

The W300 was introduced 7 years after the TS2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W300 matches up versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic TS2

 W300 TS2 
RevealedMay 2017January 2010More modern by 90 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon W300

 TS2 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS2

 W300 TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 has outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the W300 vs the TS2.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and TS2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher W300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
48
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2017-05-31 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 280 pictures -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $387 $350