Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS5

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and TS5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was brought out 5 months after the TS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7800 matches up vs the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 has external measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7800 compared to the TS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and TS5 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and TS5.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS5 will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively.