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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and LS5 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 4 years later than the LS5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A900 grades versus the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic LS5

 A900 LS5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2011Fresher by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Nikon A900

 LS5 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic LS5

 A900 LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A900 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 compared to the LS5.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and LS5 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and LS5.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer A900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A900
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography features
Panasonic LS5 Street photography features
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average in class (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging information
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic LS5
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-23 2011-07-21
Physical type 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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots 160 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $294