• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S550 advantages over Panasonic TS20

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Panasonic TS20 advantages over Nikon S550

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $230 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax M50

Nikon S550
Pentax M50
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
Panasonic TS20
Pentax M50
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Ricoh R50

Nikon S550
Ricoh R50
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
Panasonic TS20
Ricoh R50
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon S560

Nikon S550
Nikon S560
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens
Panasonic TS20
Nikon S560
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm Z90

Nikon S550
Fujifilm Z90
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
Panasonic TS20
Fujifilm Z90
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter

Compared to Nikon S100

Nikon S550
Nikon S100
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
Panasonic TS20
Nikon S100
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
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