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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 3 years later than the ZS25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A900 matches up versus the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic ZS25

 A900 ZS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon A900

 ZS25 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS25

 A900 ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A900 versus the ZS25.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and ZS25 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and ZS25.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger A900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
74
lighter than average (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $300