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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon L120 and Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L120 was manufactured 3 years before the TS5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the L120 matches up versus the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Panasonic TS5

 L120 TS5 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon L120

 TS5 L120 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2011Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Panasonic TS5

 L120 TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L120 has physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L120 and Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L120 versus the TS5.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and TS5 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and TS5.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good battery power (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery power (370 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix L120Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-09 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 gr (0.95 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 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 330 photos 370 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $350