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Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
Photography Glossary

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched but the S32 (1/3") and TS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was announced 7 months after the TS5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S32 grades versus the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Panasonic TS5

 S32 TS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2013Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon S32

 TS5 S32 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Panasonic TS5

 S32 TS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S32 has physical measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S32 vs the TS5.

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S32 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and TS5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S32 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic TS5 will resolve extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S32 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (13MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW format
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
low battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
58
weather proofing
good MP (13MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery (370 shots)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S32
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
34
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW format
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
30
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S32 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix S32Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-07 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $180 $350