Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS20

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S5100 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was introduced 17 months before the TS20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S5100 matches up versus the TS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 provides 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) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5100 compared to the TS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and TS20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.