Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS5

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was brought out 5 months earlier than the TS5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S800c grades versus the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S800c comes with external measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S800c vs the TS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and TS5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.