Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was manufactured 4 years after the TS1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S800c scores vs the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S800c and the TS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and TS1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S800c to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S800c should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.