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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30 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 TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W300 was revealed 2 years later than the TS30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W300 matches up vs the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic TS30

 W300 TS30 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2015More recent by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon W300

 TS30 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS30

 W300 TS30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the W300 versus the TS30.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and TS30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger W300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography info
Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than average (142g)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography highlights
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-05-31 2015-01-06
Physical type 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images 250 images
Style 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 feature
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $387 $180