Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS3

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was manufactured 2 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S5300 scores vs the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 has got outside dimensions 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 TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S5300 against the TS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S5300 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher S5300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.