Nikon S32 vs Panasonic LX5
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Nikon S32 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Revealed December 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX7

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S32 and Panasonic LX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the S32 (1/3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The S32 was announced 2 years later than the LX5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S32 matches up vs the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Panasonic LX5
S32 | LX5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | December 2011 | More recent by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Nikon S32
LX5 | S32 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Panasonic LX5
S32 | LX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S32 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S32 and Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S32 versus the LX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and LX5.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S32 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S32 will deliver greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S32 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Nikon S32 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S32 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2011-12-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 7.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $180 | $294 |