Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- Introduced July 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Old Model is Panasonic TS4
- Replacement is Panasonic TS6

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The L20 was launched 5 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the L20 grades against the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic TS5
L20 | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon L20
TS5 | L20 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS5
L20 | TS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L20 vs the TS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and TS5.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $120 | $350 |