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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S570 and Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TS5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the S570 grades versus the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic TS5

 S570 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon S570

 TS5 S570 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic TS5

 S570 TS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S570 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S570 vs the TS5.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and TS5.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S570 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S570
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
great battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (370 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $350