Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LX5

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon S570 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S570 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S570 was manufactured 3 years before the LX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S570 grades vs the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 enjoys external 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 LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S570 against the LX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and LX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S570 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S570 will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.