Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LS5

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LS5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and LS5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was revealed 24 months later than the LS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S31 matches up vs the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 has got external measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S31 compared to the LS5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and LS5.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S31 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic LS5 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S31 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.