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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Announced May 2017
Panasonic TS3
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 5 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W300 matches up versus the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic TS3

 W300 TS3 
RevealedMay 2017August 2011Fresher by 71 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon W300

 TS3 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS3

 W300 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon W300 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the W300 against the TS3.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and TS3.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher W300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
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weather sealing
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery power (310 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery power (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2017-05-31 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images 310 images
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $387 $380