Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS5

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was introduced 5 years later than the TS5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1000 matches up against the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A1000 and the TS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and TS5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and TS5.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A1000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.