Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic TS5

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic TS5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched but the 1 V3 (1") and TS5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V3 was announced 9 months later than the TS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 V3 grades against the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 V3 vs the TS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and TS5 is 87 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and TS5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon 1 V3 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer 1 V3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.