Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FS25

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic FS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was manufactured within a month of the FS25 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the L100 scores versus the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 provides external measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has proportions 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L100 versus the FS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and FS25 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and FS25.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FS25 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.