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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic TS5

 L20 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon L20

 TS5 L20 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS5

 L20 TS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

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

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
54
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography information
55
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
26
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
24
lighter than average in class (135g)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix L20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
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