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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • Updated by Nikon AW130
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched 5 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AW120 grades vs the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic FS25

 AW120 FS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon AW120

 FS25 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic FS25

 AW120 FS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AW120 and the FS25.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and FS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and FS25.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon AW120 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer AW120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW120
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW120
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
69
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
48
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $230