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Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P530 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was brought out 14 months later than the ZS25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the P530 grades against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Panasonic ZS25

 P530 ZS25 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon P530

 ZS25 P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Panasonic ZS25

 P530 ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P530 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon P530 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P530 vs the ZS25.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and ZS25.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent P530 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P530
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (494g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P530
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (240 shots)
heavier than others in class (494g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P530
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (494g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix P530Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 grams (1.09 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $300