Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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").
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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.
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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic TS2
| W300 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 90 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix W300 | Panasonic 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 |