Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the S5300 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S5300 was announced 4 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S5300 grades vs the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S5300 and the ZS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S5300 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S5300 will show more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher S5300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.