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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was manufactured 20 months after the TS5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the AW130 grades versus the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic TS5

 AW130 TS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2013Newer by 20 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon AW130

 TS5 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS5

 AW130 TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the AW130 versus the TS5.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and TS5.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern AW130 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
73
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
50
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-02-10 2013-07-12
Physical type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 370 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $398 $350