Nikon W300 vs Panasonic SZ5

Lets look more closely at the Nikon W300 and Panasonic SZ5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was introduced 4 years later than the SZ5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the W300 scores against the SZ5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Nikon W300 and Panasonic SZ5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the W300 vs the SZ5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and SZ5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and SZ5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon W300 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger W300 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.