Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic SZ5

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic SZ5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was brought out 10 months before the SZ5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AW100 grades vs the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the AW100 versus the SZ5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW100 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older AW100 will be behind in sensor technology.