Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LS5
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Introduced July 2011
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe S5100 was released 11 months prior to the LS5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S5100 grades versus the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Panasonic LS5
S5100 | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Nikon S5100
LS5 | S5100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | August 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic LS5
S5100 | LS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S5100 versus the LS5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and LS5.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-17 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132g (0.29 lb) | 126g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 photos |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | EN-EL10 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $294 |