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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Introduced May 2017
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W300 was announced 2 years after the TS6 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the W300 grades against the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic TS6

 W300 TS6 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2015More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon W300

 TS6 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS6

 W300 TS6 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 offers physical 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 TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the W300 versus the TS6.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and TS6.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher W300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
great battery pack (370 shots)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2017-05-31 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 370 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $387 $300