Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic LX5

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the S8200 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S8200 was announced 3 months before the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S8200 scores vs the LX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S8200 compared to the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and LX5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and LX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S8200 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S8200 will show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.