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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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
  • Launched July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
Photography Glossary

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon L610 and Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was introduced 11 months before the TS5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L610 grades versus the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic TS5

 L610 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon L610

 TS5 L610 
LaunchedJuly 2013August 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic TS5

 L610 TS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L610 against the TS5.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and TS5.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged L610 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
44
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (120 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average in class (240g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (120 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery pack (370 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (120 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-08-09 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 120 photos 370 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DMW-BCM13
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $350