Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS1
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Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Old Model is Nikon D5300
- New Model is Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon D5500 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the D5500 (APS-C) and TS1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D5500 was brought out 6 years after the TS1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the D5500 scores against the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D5500 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Panasonic TS1
| D5500 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 73 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon D5500
| TS1 | D5500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5500 and Panasonic TS1
| D5500 | TS1 |
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Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D5500 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D5500 and the TS1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D5500 and TS1 is 71 and 93 respectively.
Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D5500 and TS1.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D5500 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D5500 will offer you more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer D5500 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
| Nikon D5500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon D5500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-01-27 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| 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 | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 309 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 420 grams (0.93 pounds) | 189 grams (0.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 84 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1438 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 820 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $700 | $380 |
