Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was brought out 4 months prior to the TS5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S3500 grades against the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S3500 vs the TS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and TS5.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.