Nikon L100 vs Panasonic SZ5

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L100 vs Panasonic SZ5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 4 years prior to the SZ5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L100 scores versus the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L100 compared to the SZ5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and SZ5 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and SZ5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ5 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.