Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ10

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out 12 months prior to the SZ10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S5300 grades versus the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S5300 compared to the SZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and SZ10.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S5300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.