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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 5 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A900 matches up against the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic ZS5

 A900 ZS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2016June 2010More recent by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Nikon A900

 ZS5 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS5

 A900 ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A900 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A900 and the ZS5.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and ZS5 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and ZS5.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A900 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A900
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (214g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average (214 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography features
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS5
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
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 price $400 $300