Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was manufactured 20 months prior to the ZS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S5100 grades against the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S5100 against the ZS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and ZS20.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S5100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.