Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets look much closer at the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and ZS5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was launched 16 months prior to the ZS5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L19 grades versus the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the L19 and the ZS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and ZS5.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L19 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.