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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was unveiled 10 months before the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S570 matches up versus the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic ZS5

 S570 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Nikon S570

 ZS5 S570 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic ZS5

 S570 ZS5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S570 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S570 versus the ZS5.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and ZS5.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S570 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic ZS5
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $300