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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2013
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed 2 years later than the ZS5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S800c grades versus the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic ZS5

 S800c ZS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2013June 2010Fresher by 33 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Nikon S800c

 ZS5 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS5

 S800c ZS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S800c enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S800c versus the ZS5.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and ZS5.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S800c to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer S800c is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (140 shots)
has no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography info
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (140 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
41
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (140 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS5
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-02-04 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 140 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $290 $300