Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS20

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TS20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S570 matches up versus the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S570 against the TS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and TS20.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.