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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon L21 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L21 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TS25 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L21 scores vs the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Panasonic TS25

 L21 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon L21

 TS25 L21 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Panasonic TS25

 L21 TS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L21 versus the TS25.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and TS25.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older L21 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L21
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average (144 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L21
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average (144g)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L21
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix L21Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L21 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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