Nikon S570 vs Panasonic F5

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 4 years before the F5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S570 matches up versus the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 has physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic F5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S570 against the F5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and F5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.