Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS5

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon L820 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the L820 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L820 was announced 2 years after the ZS5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L820 matches up against the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L820 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L820 and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L820 against the ZS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and ZS5 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L820 and ZS5.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L820 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger L820 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.