Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Announced January 2009
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very close but the S30 (1/3") and FS25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe S30 was launched 3 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S30 grades vs the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Panasonic FS25
S30 | FS25 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S30
FS25 | S30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Panasonic FS25
S30 | FS25 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S30 vs the FS25.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and FS25.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S30 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FS25 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
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 AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.5 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $119 | $230 |