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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW120
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 2 years later than the TS25 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AW130 matches up against the TS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic TS25

 AW130 TS25 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon AW130

 TS25 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS25

 AW130 TS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the AW130 and the TS25.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and TS25.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher AW130 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
73
good battery (370 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-02-10 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 221 gr (0.49 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $398 $180