Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 12 months prior to the S5100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1000pj matches up versus the S5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj provides external measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1000pj against the S5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and S5100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and S5100.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older S1000pj is going to be behind in sensor technology.