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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was launched 7 months after the TS2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S5100 matches up vs the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Panasonic TS2

 S5100 TS2 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S5100

 TS2 S5100 

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS2

 S5100 TS2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 features external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S5100 and the TS2.

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and TS2.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer S5100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5100
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (132 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
67
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-08-17 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical 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 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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $350