Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic F5

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and F5 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and F5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the F5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P7100 grades vs the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 has outer measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P7100 against the F5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and F5 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and F5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic F5 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged P7100 will be behind in sensor tech.