Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS1

Lets look closer at the Nikon S32 and Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S32 (1/3") and TS1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S32 was introduced 5 years after the TS1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the S32 matches up versus the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S32 and Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S32 and the TS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and TS1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and TS1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S32 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S32 will give extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent S32 provides a benefit in sensor tech.