Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic LX5

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was brought out 24 months later than the LX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the P7800 matches up versus the LX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P7800 versus the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and LX5 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and LX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7800 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon P7800 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent P7800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.