Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS25

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was manufactured 3 years before the TS25 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S5100 grades vs the TS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 has 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) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S5100 versus the TS25.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and TS25.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S5100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.