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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was revealed 5 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S5100 grades against the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Panasonic TS30

 S5100 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon S5100

 TS30 S5100 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2010More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS30

 S5100 TS30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S5100 versus the TS30.

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and TS30.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S5100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (142g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (132g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
74
lighter than average in class (142g)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-08-17 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $180