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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was brought out 3 years after the ZS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the B700 matches up vs the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic ZS25

 B700 ZS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 39 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon B700

 ZS25 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS25

 B700 ZS25 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the B700 compared to the ZS25.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and ZS25 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger B700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
54
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B700
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
54
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
66
good battery pack (350 shots)
has bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
59
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
60
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (565g)
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $300