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LX5 vs Coolpix P520
Quick take: The Coolpix P520 has the highest resolution at 18MP; the Coolpix P520 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | LX5Lumix · 2010 | Coolpix P520Nikon · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £245 used | £79 usedBest |
| Sensor | 10.1MP 1/1.63-inch CCD | 18MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 18.1MPBest |
| Video | HD 720p (AVCHD Lite) | Full HD 1080p/30 (1080/60i) |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking, 23-area | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 2.5fps | 7fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 271g (with battery)Best | 550g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 109.7 × 65.5 × 43mm | 125.2 × 84.1 × 101.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional DMW-LVF1 electronic finder) | EVF, 0.2", 201k dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 3.8x zoom lens (24-90mm equivalent, f/2.0-3.3) | Fixed 42x Nikkor 24-1000mm equivalent f/3-5.9 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out | USB 2.0, AV out, mini HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
LX5
Coolpix P520
Portrait
3.4/10
3.8/10
Street
6.5/10
4.6/10
Travel
6.0/10
4.5/10
Wedding & Events
2.2/10
2.2/10
Documentary
2.8/10
2.5/10
Landscape
2.8/10
3.3/10
Casual
3.8/10
2.9/10
Food
2.9/10
4.2/10
Macro
2.3/10
3.1/10
Architecture
2.5/10
3.8/10
Astrophotography
2.0/10
2.1/10
Vlogging & Video
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2.9/10
Sports & Action
—
4.3/10
Wildlife
—
5.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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