Nikon P300 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P300 and Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced 12 months after the ZS5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P300 scores against the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P300 and Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P300 and the ZS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and ZS5.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher P300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.