Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic F5

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out 13 months later than the F5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S5300 scores vs the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5300 vs the F5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and F5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S5300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.