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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was introduced 4 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the S5200 grades against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic TS1

 S5200 TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon S5200

 TS1 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic TS1

 S5200 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S5200 vs the TS1.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography features
Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
61
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 160 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $380