Nikon L610 vs Panasonic LX5

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic LX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the L610 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor size.

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The L610 was introduced 8 months later than the LX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the L610 matches up versus the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L610 versus the LX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and LX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L610 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon L610 will provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer L610 will have an edge in sensor technology.