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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S70 and Panasonic F5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S70 was introduced 4 years before the F5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S70 scores vs the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Panasonic F5

 S70 F5 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon S70

 F5 S70 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Panasonic F5

 S70 F5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S70 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S70 compared to the F5.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S70 and F5.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic F5 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S70
Street photography with Panasonic F5
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (160 grams)
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography details
Panasonic F5 Travel photography details
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S70
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
37
quite wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (160g)
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S70 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Panasonic F5
 Nikon Coolpix S70Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 288k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $290 $100