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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was released 19 months after the LS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S5200 matches up against the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic LS5

 S5200 LS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Nikon S5200

 LS5 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic LS5

 S5200 LS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 features outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S5200 vs the LS5.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and LS5.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S5200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography info
Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography details
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography details
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography details
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than average (126 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (160 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5200
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
42
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging information
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic LS5
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 160 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $294