Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic F5

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic F5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was released 14 months later than the F5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S9700 scores against the F5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S9700 and the F5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and F5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and F5.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer S9700 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.