• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S210 advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.77 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 37 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    100g vs 319g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Nikon S210

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    6 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1037k 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
  • More pixels
    20.4 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 2000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-320

Nikon S210
Olympus FE-320
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $180
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Panasonic TS7
Olympus FE-320
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $180
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Samsung SL201

Nikon S210
Samsung SL201
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
Panasonic TS7
Samsung SL201
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Olympus FE-360

Nikon S210
Olympus FE-360
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Panasonic TS7
Olympus FE-360
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Olympus FE-3000

Nikon S210
Olympus FE-3000
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Panasonic TS7
Olympus FE-3000
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Fujifilm J20

Nikon S210
Fujifilm J20
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm J20
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
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