Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS5

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the TS5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S9500 matches up against the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S9500 vs the TS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and TS5.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.