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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was brought out 7 months later than the FS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1000pj matches up versus the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic FS25

 S1000pj FS25 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S1000pj

 FS25 S1000pj 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FS25

 S1000pj FS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj versus the FS25.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and FS25.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher S1000pj should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $289 $230