Nikon S800c vs Panasonic LX5

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the S800c (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S800c was brought out 14 months later than the LX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S800c scores versus the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S800c and the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and LX5.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S800c due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S800c will render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher S800c should have an advantage in sensor technology.