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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Launched May 2017
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was introduced 5 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the W300 grades vs the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic TS20

 W300 TS20 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2012More recent by 65 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon W300

 TS20 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS20

 W300 TS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W300 versus the TS20.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and TS20.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent W300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography info
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-31 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 250 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $387 $179