Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS5

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was revealed 2 years after the TS5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A900 scores against the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A900 vs the TS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and TS5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and TS5.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.