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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic TS25
(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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L20 was brought out 4 years prior to the TS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L20 scores versus the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic TS25

 L20 TS25 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon L20

 TS25 L20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS25

 L20 TS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L20 against the TS25.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and TS25.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L20
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average in class (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (144g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (144g)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L20
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
24
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix L20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
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
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
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 style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $120 $180