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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • New Model is Nikon AW120
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon AW110 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was brought out 6 months later than the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AW110 scores vs the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic ZS25

 AW110 ZS25 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon AW110

 ZS25 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic ZS25

 AW110 ZS25 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW110 and the ZS25.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and ZS25.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
67
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (260 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $300