Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Previous Model is Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2012
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic SZ5
| A1000 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2019 |  | July 2012 | More recent by 80 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Nikon A1000
| SZ5 | A1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic SZ5
| A1000 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2019-01-18 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 330g (0.73 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $477 | $195 |