Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic LS5

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic LS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced 18 months later than the LS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6500 grades versus the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S6500 compared to the LS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and LS5.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6500 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger S6500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.