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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(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
Panasonic LS5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic LS5

 S570 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Nikon S570

 LS5 S570 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic LS5

 S570 LS5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S570
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic LS5
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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
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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