Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic TS30

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the TS30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S6500 matches up versus the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S6500 vs the TS30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and TS30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and TS30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S6500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.