Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS10

Let's look closer at the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out 4 years after the TS10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S5300 scores against the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S5300 and the TS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and TS10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S5300 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S5300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.