Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS4

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very well matched but the P7100 (1/1.7") and TS4 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was revealed around the same time to the TS4 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P7100 matches up versus the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 comes with physical 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) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P7100 and the TS4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and TS4 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and TS4.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7100 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS4 will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.