Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic ZS70

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S5100 versus Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was manufactured 7 years prior to the ZS70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S5100 matches up against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S5100 versus the ZS70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S5100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.