Nikon P310 vs Panasonic LS5

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon P310 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 12 months later than the LS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the P310 matches up against the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 features physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P310 compared to the LS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and LS5.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P310 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent P310 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.