Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched July 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- New Model is Panasonic TS6
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S5100 was announced 3 years before the TS5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the S5100 grades vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Panasonic TS5
S5100 | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon S5100
TS5 | S5100 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | August 2010 | More recent by 35 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS5
S5100 | TS5 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic TS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S5100 vs the TS5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and TS5.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older S5100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-08-17 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 370 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL10 | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $350 |