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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 10 months after the TS5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S810c scores against the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic TS5

 S810c TS5 
RevealedApril 2014July 2013More modern by 10 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon S810c

 TS5 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS5

 S810c TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S810c against the TS5.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and TS5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S810c will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (216g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery power (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging details
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-04-10 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photos 370 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $350