Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic TS5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and TS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7000 was announced 3 years earlier than the TS5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P7000 matches up versus the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the P7000 compared to the TS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and TS5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and TS5.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7000 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS5 will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.