Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S810c versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the S810c matches up vs the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S810c and the ZS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and ZS5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S810c to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger S810c should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.