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Nikon Coolpix P5000

Nikon Coolpix P5000
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alaScore 88

244 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 244 reviews of Nikon Coolpix P5000. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and design. The image quality and usability are also appreciated. The optics and size get mixed opinions, and many are critical about the battery and memory.

portability, usability, image quality, design, durability

lens, shutter, zoom, memory, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix P5000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

Nikon Coolpix P5000 Review

 

The P5000 is a good camera that would've gotten a higher grade if there weren't issues with responsiveness

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : DP Review (dpreview.com)

Expert Review

 

Very compact and pocketable, Excellent handling for a small camera, Solid build and excellent fit / finish, Good resolution and edge-to-edge consistency, Realistic natural color, subtle processing, Excellent range of manual exposure controls, Extensive...

Very slow focus and slightly sluggish performance overall, Unimpressive burst mode, Default settings produce images that are a bit soft and a bit flat - may or may not be a problem depending on your point of view, Screen can be difficult to see in...

Unlike Canon, whose PowerShot G7 is a real 'statement' camera that has undisguised aspirations to be a genuine SLR replacement, Nikon has taken a much more cautious step towards a truly serious high end compact with it's new flagship model. The P5000 -...

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Aimee Baldridge (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix P5000

 

The small Coolpix P500 has plenty of exposure settings and other advanced features.

Good ergonomics and compact design. Wide range of exposure and other advanced controls. High-quality LCD complemented by optical viewfinder. Support for external flash units and lens converters.

Limited zoom range. Not well suited for action and telephoto photography. Average operational performance.

the camera provides a range of special settings and effects that should appeal to avid photographers. these options include adjustable contrast, sharpening, saturation, and monochrome settings that replicate the effects of various color filters in...

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Nikon Coolpix P5000 Review

 

Just when Nikon fans had given up on the company ever producing a serious enthusiast compact camera again (thanks to the arrival of the affordable DSLR), along came the P5000, the nearest thing to a high-end compact since the demise of the Coolpix 8800...

Very compact and pocketable Excellent handling for a small camera Solid build and excellent fit / finish Good resolution and edge-to-edge consistency Realistic natural color, subtle processing Excellent range of manual exposure controls Extensive...

Very slow focus and slightly sluggish performance overall Unimpressive burst mode Default settings produce images that are a bit soft and a bit flat - may or may not be a problem depending on your point of view Screen can be difficult to see in bright...

Unlike Canon, whose PowerShot G7 is a real 'statement' camera that has undisguised aspirations to be a genuine SLR replacement, Nikon has taken a much more cautious step towards a truly serious high end compact with it's new flagship model.

May, 2007
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Nikon Coolpix P5000 review

 

Nikon Coolpix P5000

The Nikon Coolpix P5000 has optical image stabilization and excellent exposure, color, and sharpness.

Slow; LCD unusable in bright sunlight; highly inconsistent color across different ISO sensitivity levels; unusually strong barrel distortion at widest angle despite relatively narrow 36mm-equivalent angle of view.

A few performance issues with the Nikon Coolpix P5000 diminish the appeal of an otherwise nice compact camera for amateurs.

May, 2007
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix P5000

 

Physical Views The Coolpix P5000 compared to a standard CD disc. Continue to the Features & Controls Page Coolpix P5000 Specifications Effective pixels: 10.0 million CCD: 1/1.8-inch CCD (10.37 million total pixels) Image modes: 3648 x 2736 (10M), 2592...

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Nikon Coolpix P5000

 

This 10.0 megapixel digital camera is fancy with features, loaded with capabilities, but has some drawbacks. The price tag is certainly okay, but you should look for future models to increase in quality as well as come down in price. Keep in mind that...

Very compact and lightweightNot as impressive as SLR models, but good overallGreat backup cameraZoom-3.5x optical with vibration reduction

May be slow when downloading images

Need a good point-and-shoot for that next trip or event? Consider...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon Coolpix P5000 review

 

There were times when manufacturers competed in high-end digital compact cameras. They provided an interesting alternative to the much more expensive SLRs. The top model compact cameras operated in the same way as the digital SLR cameras and offered...

Nikon’s Coolpix P5000 is another of Nikon’s advanced cameras in the top segment of the digital compact camera market. It is still a popular category, because many professional photographers want to have an additional, small camera next to their DSLR,...

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon Coolpix P5000 Digital Camera - Full Review

 

The Nikon Coolpix P5000 sits at the top of Nikon's current line of consumer digital cameras. It offers the kind of photographic control and features advanced shooters want in a portable camera, without the bulk of an SLR. Full manual control. A...

Compact, attractive, sturdy magnesium body design ; Well laid-out buttons, well-designed menu system ; Excellent, natural color with good contrast ; Very fast shutter response when prefocused ; iTTL hot shoe ; Adapter ring for Nikon Coolpix converter...

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Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : Dan Richards (popphoto.com)

Camera Test: Nikon Coolpix P5000

 

Advanced compacts are pocket monsters, with nearly all of a DSLR's abilities and none of its bulk. But can they make noise! Nikon bred a live one in its new Coolpix P5000 ($350, street). It has many of the external and some of the imaging controls of...

Dec, 2008
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