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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9500
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was announced 12 months before the TS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S9300 matches up versus the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic TS5

 S9300 TS5 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon S9300

 TS5 S9300 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic TS5

 S9300 TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S9300 versus the TS5.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and TS5.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S9300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9300
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-16 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 6.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $350