• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon AW110 advantages over Panasonic TS30

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 1.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Panasonic TS30 advantages over Nikon AW110

  • Lighter weight
    144g vs 195g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Waterproof
    Both provide
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Good still photo and video quality for its class; Built-in Wi-Fi for image sharing with a paired smartphone or tablet; Waterproof to a category-best depth of 59 feet; Generally speedy operation.

  • Not a huge improvement over predecessor; Lens dimmer than others at wide angle; Annoyingly sharp metal strap lugs; Below average battery life.

  • Read our Nikon AW110 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm XP150

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP150
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP150

Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm XP150
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Fujifilm XP150

Compared to Panasonic TS20

Nikon AW110
Panasonic TS20
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS20

Panasonic TS30
Panasonic TS20
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer exposure
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS20

Compared to Olympus TG-630

Nikon AW110
Olympus TG-630
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-630

Panasonic TS30
Olympus TG-630
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Olympus TG-630

Compared to Fujifilm XP60

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP60
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP60

Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm XP60
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Fujifilm XP60

Compared to Fujifilm XP70

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP70
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP70

Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm XP70
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Wider angle lens
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Fujifilm XP70

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