Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS25

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was unveiled 6 years later than the TS25 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1000 scores versus the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 features external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1000 vs the TS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and TS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and TS25.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger A1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.