Nikon S3000 vs Panasonic FS25

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3000 and Panasonic FS25, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was released 13 months later than the FS25 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3000 grades versus the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3000 and the FS25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and FS25.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger S3000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.