Nikon Coolpix P5000

The Nikon CoolPix P5000 isn't the top-drawer semi-pro compact that many were hoping for, but it is a well-made and well-specified camera suitable for more experienced photographers. Its lack of performance and slow AF system are handicaps, but...

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 -...

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...

Plenty of features ; Well built and handles well

Sluggish shutter and continuous mode ; Noise can be an issue

Nice try but the slow shutter and shooting speed make it more of a leisure camera. Shame... Nikon so nearly had it

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.

Specification, low ISO image quality, build, handling, lens, control layout is superb

Sluggish AF performance, optical viewfinder below par, no RAW capture, high ISO image quality, aggressive noise reduction at high ISO

A cracking package in terms of handling, controls and features that is capable of nice images at lower ISOs, but sluggish AF presented real problems with noise issues also leaving a nasty taste in the mouth.

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...