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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(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
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was manufactured 16 months prior to the ZS25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S100 matches up versus the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic ZS25

 S100 ZS25 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k460kCrisper screen (+360k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon S100

 ZS25 S100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic ZS25

 S100 ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 comes with outer 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) and the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 versus the ZS25.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and ZS25.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S100
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
65
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 820 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 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 150 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
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 $240 $300