Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic LS5

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and LS5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7000 was released 8 months before the LS5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P7000 grades against the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the P7000 versus the LS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and LS5 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and LS5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7000 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older P7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.