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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon L120 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was introduced 23 months before the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L120 scores versus the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Panasonic ZS25

 L120 ZS25 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon L120

 ZS25 L120 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Panasonic ZS25

 L120 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the L120 versus the ZS25.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and ZS25 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and ZS25.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
60
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix L120Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 grams (0.95 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $300