Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic LS5

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P7100 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and LS5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was introduced 8 months later than the LS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the P7100 scores vs the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7100 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7100 against the LS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and LS5 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and LS5.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent P7100 should have an edge in sensor tech.