Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic S2

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was released 2 years after the S2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S5300 matches up against the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S5300 vs the S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and S2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S5300 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S5300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.