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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P500
  • Renewed by Nikon P520
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon P510 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P510 was unveiled 6 months prior to the ZS25 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the P510 scores versus the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Panasonic ZS25

 P510 ZS25 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon P510

 ZS25 P510 

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Panasonic ZS25

 P510 ZS25 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2013Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 has outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P510 and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P510 vs the ZS25.

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and ZS25 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (555 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (193g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
terrible battery life (200 shots)
more heavy than others in class (555 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 shots)
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (555g)
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix P510Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 200 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $300