Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic LX5

Lets look closer at the Nikon S6500 versus Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the S6500 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor size.

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The S6500 was launched 13 months later than the LX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S6500 grades vs the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S6500 compared to the LX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and LX5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and LX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S6500 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S6500 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S6500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.