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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and TS25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The L19 was revealed 4 years prior to the TS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L19 scores versus the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic TS25

 L19 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon L19

 TS25 L19 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic TS25

 L19 TS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L19 versus the TS25.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and TS25.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L19 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic TS25 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older L19 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
18
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L19
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
54
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (144g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
57
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (144g)
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography details
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix L19Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $180