Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS1

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and TS1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was manufactured 4 years after the TS1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P7800 matches up vs the TS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 features external measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the P7800 against the TS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and TS1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and TS1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The P7800 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The younger P7800 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.