Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS5

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was manufactured 22 months before the TS5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S100 grades versus the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 and the TS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.