Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS6

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and TS6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P7100 scores versus the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the P7100 versus the TS6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and TS6 is 82 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and TS6.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7100 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older P7100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.