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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 6 years later than the ZS25 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1000 grades against the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic ZS25

 A1000 ZS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2013Fresher by 74 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon A1000

 ZS25 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS25

 A1000 ZS25 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1000 against the ZS25.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and ZS25 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and ZS25.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent A1000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (193g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
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supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (193 grams)
supports focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $477 $300