Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS20

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 13 months later than the TS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S5200 scores vs the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S5200 and the TS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and TS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher S5200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.