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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S620 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed 3 years before the LS5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S620 matches up vs the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic LS5

 S620 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Nikon S620

 LS5 S620 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic LS5

 S620 LS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S620 has got external dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S620 against the LS5.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and LS5.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S620 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography details
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others (120g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than average in class (126g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic LS5
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 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 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
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 focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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
Battery type - AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $37 $294