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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • Renewed by Nikon AW120
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW110 was released very close to the TS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the AW110 matches up against the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic TS5

 AW110 TS5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon AW110

 TS5 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic TS5

 AW110 TS5 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the AW110 versus the TS5.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and TS5.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
67
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-05 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 370 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 DMW-BCM13
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $350