Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS5

Let's look more closely at the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was unveiled 22 months prior to the TS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the AW100 grades versus the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW100 compared to the TS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and TS5.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older AW100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.