Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FS25
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S100 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S100 was released 2 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S100 grades versus the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic FS25
S100 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+590k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S100
FS25 | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic FS25
S100 | FS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S100 and Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S100 and the FS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and FS25.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 820k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Organic LED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | 150 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $240 | $230 |