Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic LS5

Here is a extended review of the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and LS5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was revealed 2 years later than the LS5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P7800 matches up against the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P7800 vs the LS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and LS5 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and LS5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7800 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern P7800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.