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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon AW100 versus Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was launched 16 months before the TS25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AW100 grades versus the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Panasonic TS25

 AW100 TS25 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon AW100

 TS25 AW100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic TS25

 AW100 TS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 offers external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW100 versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AW100 vs the TS25.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and TS25.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older AW100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
55
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
67
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $180