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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon P900
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 Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P1000 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was introduced 5 years later than the ZS25 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P1000 scores versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Panasonic ZS25

 P1000 ZS25 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2013Fresher by 67 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon P1000

 ZS25 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Panasonic ZS25

 P1000 ZS25 
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P1000 and the ZS25.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and ZS25 is 49 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and ZS25.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher P1000 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
31
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (1,415g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P1000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
54
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
terrible battery power (250 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,415g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (193g)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
58
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (1,415g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-10 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415g (3.12 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,000 $300