Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic LX5

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic LX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the S9300 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S9300 was announced 8 months after the LX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S9300 scores versus the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 has physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S9300 and the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and LX5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and LX5.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S9300 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S9300 will result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S9300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.