Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LX5

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the L810 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") use different sensor sizing.

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The L810 was announced 2 months later than the LX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L810 matches up vs the LX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L810 vs the LX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and LX5 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and LX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L810 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon L810 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.