Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Revealed July 2011
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S570 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the LS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S570 matches up against the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic LS5
S570 | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Nikon S570
LS5 | S570 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic LS5
S570 | LS5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S570 against the LS5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and LS5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LS5 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S570 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 126g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 images |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | EN-EL10 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $180 | $294 |