Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS25
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Announced February 2011
- Replaced the Nikon L110
(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
- Announced January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L120 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the TS25 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L120 scores against the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Panasonic TS25
L120 | TS25 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon L120
TS25 | L120 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Panasonic TS25
L120 | TS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L120 against the TS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and TS25 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and TS25.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 431 gr (0.95 lbs) | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 330 shots | 250 shots |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $180 |