Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10
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![Nikon Coolpix S5100 front Nikon Coolpix S5100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S5100/Nikon-S5100-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS10/Panasonic-TS10-front.jpg)
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S5100 was released 7 months after the TS10 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S5100 matches up versus the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Panasonic TS10
S5100 | TS10 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S5100
TS10 | S5100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS10
S5100 | TS10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S5100 compared to the TS10.
![Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS10-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and TS10.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S5100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-08-17 | 2010-01-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lbs) | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 model | EN-EL10 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $249 |