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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(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
Panasonic TS10
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Panasonic TS10

 S5100 TS10 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S5100

 TS10 S5100 

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS10

 S5100 TS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography information
Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (132 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
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