Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS30

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and TS30 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was released 3 years prior to the TS30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the P7100 scores versus the TS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P7100 against the TS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and TS30 is 82 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and TS30.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS30 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged P7100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.