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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Nikon B500 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B500 was released 3 years after the ZS25 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the B500 matches up against the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic ZS25

 B500 ZS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon B500

 ZS25 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic ZS25

 B500 ZS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B500 versus Panasonic ZS25 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 differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the B500 against the ZS25.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and ZS25 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and ZS25.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer B500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (541g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (600 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
59
better than average battery (600 shots)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (541g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
45
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (541g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix B500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 7.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 grams (1.19 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 600 shots 260 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $300