Nikon S31 vs Panasonic TS10

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and TS10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was released 3 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the S31 grades versus the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S31 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S31 and the TS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and TS10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and TS10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S31 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern S31 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.