Nikon S2900 vs Panasonic G5

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S2900 and Panasonic G5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and G5 (16MP) and the S2900 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S2900 was manufactured 2 years later than the G5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S2900 matches up versus the G5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2900 and the G5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and G5 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and G5.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2900 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S2900 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S2900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.