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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
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
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was announced 7 months later than the TS5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the AW120 matches up against the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic TS5

 AW120 TS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2013Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon AW120

 TS5 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS5

 AW120 TS5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the AW120 vs the TS5.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and TS5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer AW120 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography information
Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
69
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery power (370 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography features
48
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 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 One One
Price at launch $350 $350