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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Released May 2017
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was unveiled 5 years after the TS4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the W300 grades against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic TS4

 W300 TS4 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2012Newer by 65 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon W300

 TS4 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS4

 W300 TS4 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the W300 and the TS4.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and TS4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and TS4.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon W300 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern W300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery (310 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-05-31 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
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 photos 310 photos
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $387 $399