Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS5
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Released February 2012
- New Model is Nikon L820
(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
- Revealed July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Old Model is Panasonic TS4
- Successor is Panasonic TS6

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L810 and Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L810 was announced 17 months prior to the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L810 scores versus the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic TS5
L810 | TS5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon L810
TS5 | L810 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic TS5
L810 | TS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L810 and Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 and the TS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and TS5 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and TS5.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged L810 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.2fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 430 gr (0.95 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 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 | 300 images | 370 images |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $350 |