Nikon L110 vs Panasonic F5

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon L110 and Panasonic F5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was revealed 3 years prior to the F5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L110 grades versus the F5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L110 vs the F5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and F5 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and F5.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.