Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ5

Below, we are looking at the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was released 6 years later than the SZ5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A1000 scores against the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A1000 compared to the SZ5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and SZ5 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and SZ5.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A1000 should have an edge in sensor tech.