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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(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
Panasonic FS25
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Panasonic FS25

 S30 FS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S30

 FS25 S30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Panasonic FS25

 S30 FS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S30
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
25
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
51
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (214g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
29
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
52
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (214g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
26
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
23
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (214g)
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix S30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
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