Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FX48

The following is a complete review of the Nikon S5100 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was announced 19 months after the FX48 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S5100 scores against the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5100 and the FX48.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and FX48.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger S5100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.