• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S60 advantages over Panasonic DMC-TS1

  • More telephoto lens reach
    165 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Panasonic DMC-TS1 advantages over Nikon S60

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 140 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 33 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W170

Nikon S60
Sony DSC-W170
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S60 vs Sony DSC-W170

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Sony DSC-W170
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • HDMI out
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-TS1 vs Sony DSC-W170

Compared to Samsung TL9

Nikon S60
Samsung TL9
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Wider angle lens
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S60 vs Samsung TL9

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Samsung TL9
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More pixels
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-TS1 vs Samsung TL9

Compared to Pentax WS80

Nikon S60
Pentax WS80
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S60 vs Pentax WS80

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Pentax WS80
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-TS1 vs Pentax WS80

Compared to Nikon S70

Nikon S60
Nikon S70
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon S60 vs Nikon S70

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Nikon S70
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic DMC-TS1 vs Nikon S70

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS2

Nikon S60
Panasonic DMC-TS2
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S60 vs Panasonic DMC-TS2

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Panasonic DMC-TS2
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-TS1 vs Panasonic DMC-TS2

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