Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LS5

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon AW120 versus Panasonic LS5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 2 years after the LS5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AW120 grades against the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 has outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AW120 against the LS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and LS5.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern AW120 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.