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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 10 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the A1000 grades vs the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic FS25

 A1000 FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2009Fresher by 122 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon A1000

 FS25 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic FS25

 A1000 FS25 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 features physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1000 against the FS25.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and FS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and FS25.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A1000 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A1000 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
72
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
terrible battery life (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
72
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic socket
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-18 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $477 $230