Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic F5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic F5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was revealed 5 months before the F5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S9300 matches up against the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S9300 and the F5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and F5.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9300 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.