Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic LS5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was introduced 2 years after the LS5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S5300 scores versus the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S5300 versus the LS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and LS5.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S5300 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern S5300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.