Nikon L26 vs Panasonic TS25

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was unveiled 11 months prior to the TS25 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L26 scores against the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L26 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L26 vs the TS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and TS25.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged L26 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.