Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic LX100

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic LX100, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D5300 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the LX100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D5300 scores versus the LX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D5300 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D5300 compared to the LX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and LX100 is 68 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and LX100.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D5300 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D5300 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older D5300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.