Nikon S70 vs Panasonic ZS5

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S70 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S70 was announced 10 months prior to the ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S70 scores versus the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S70 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S70 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S70 and Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S70 against the ZS5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S70 and ZS5.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older S70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.