Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic SZ5

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic SZ5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was revealed 7 months later than the SZ5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S9500 matches up vs the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S9500 against the SZ5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and SZ5.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S9500 provides an edge in sensor tech.