Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS5

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was revealed 4 years before the TS5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S6000 grades vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S6000 against the TS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.