Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P90 was brought out 16 months before the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P90 matches up versus the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P90 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P90 against the ZS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and ZS5 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P90 and ZS5.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The older P90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.