Panasonic TS4 vs Nikon S6500

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Panasonic TS4 vs Nikon S6500

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic TS4 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the TS4.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S6500 Review.

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Differences

Panasonic TS4 advantages over Nikon S6500

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

310 vs 150 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S6500 advantages over Panasonic TS4

Less expensive
$220 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
300 mm vs 128 mm
Capture objects farther away
More dots on screen
460k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1300 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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

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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
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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Review Excerpt

Goes deeper than most cameras; Built-in GPS, altimeter, and barometer; Full HD video capability; Good battery life.
Won't serve as an "everywhere" camera; Lens soft at all but wide-angle setting; Button icons hard to read; Disappointing print quality.
Read our Panasonic TS4 Express Review

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS1

Panasonic TS4

Panasonic DMC-TS1

$192
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
Shoots 1080p video

$400
1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic DMC-TS1

Nikon S6500

Panasonic DMC-TS1

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$400
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic DMC-TS1

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS2

Panasonic TS4

Panasonic DMC-TS2

$192
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
Shoots 1080p video

$400
1/2.33 inch

Fast startup
Manual focus

Compare Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic DMC-TS2

Nikon S6500

Panasonic DMC-TS2

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$400
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic DMC-TS2

Compared to Panasonic TS5

Panasonic TS4

Panasonic TS5

$192
1/2.33 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer exposure

$249
1/2.33 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5

Nikon S6500

Panasonic TS5

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$249
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS5

Compared to Samsung WB50F

Panasonic TS4

Samsung WB50F

$192
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
HDMI out

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F

Nikon S6500

Samsung WB50F

$400
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 1080p video

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB50F

Compared to Samsung WB35F

Panasonic TS4

Samsung WB35F

$192
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
HDMI out

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB35F

Nikon S6500

Samsung WB35F

$400
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
More dots on screen

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F

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