Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was brought out 20 months later than the ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6300 matches up vs the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S6300 against the ZS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and ZS5.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent S6300 will have a benefit in sensor tech.