Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS3

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 18 months later than the TS3 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S5200 matches up versus the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S5200 compared to the TS3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and TS3.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S5200 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer S5200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.