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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P80
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 referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P90 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS25 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P90 grades versus the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Panasonic ZS25

 P90 ZS25 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon P90

 ZS25 P90 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Panasonic ZS25

 P90 ZS25 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 has exterior measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P90 and Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P90 vs the ZS25.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and ZS25 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and ZS25.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged P90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
37
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
features focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P90
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix P90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 400g (0.88 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 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 - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $700 $300