Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZS5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was revealed 3 years later than the ZS5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P7800 matches up versus the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 offers physical measurements 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 ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7800 compared to the ZS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and ZS5 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and ZS5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The P7800 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern P7800 provides an advantage in sensor tech.