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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 7 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A900 matches up vs the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic FS25

 A900 FS25 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2009More recent by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon A900

 FS25 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FS25

 A900 FS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A900 versus the FS25.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and FS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and FS25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher A900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $230