Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to look closer at the Nikon AW120 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was brought out 14 months later than the ZS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AW120 matches up against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the AW120 against the ZS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and ZS25.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer AW120 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.