Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LS5

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and LS5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was brought out 23 months later than the LS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P7700 grades versus the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 offers external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P7700 compared to the LS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and LS5 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and LS5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher P7700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.