Nikon D5000 vs Panasonic S5

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon D5000 versus Panasonic S5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D5000 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the D5000 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The D5000 was released 12 years earlier than the S5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5000 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D5000 grades against the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5000 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5000 Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D5000 features external dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D5000 versus Panasonic S5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D5000 and the S5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D5000 and S5 is 65 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5000 and S5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D5000 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S5 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D5000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.