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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
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
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic TS5

 S3500 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon S3500

 TS5 S3500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic TS5

 S3500 TS5 
RevealedFebruary 2013July 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

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

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
33
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography features
Panasonic TS5 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
great battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
41
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3500
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-02-21 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 129 grams (0.28 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 370 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $85 $350