Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS1

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 7 months later than the TS1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S570 matches up against the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S570 compared to the TS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and TS1.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S570 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.