Nikon S31 vs Panasonic FS25

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very similar but the S31 (1/2.9") and FS25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was revealed 4 years after the FS25 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S31 scores versus the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 has outer measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S31 and the FS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and FS25.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S31 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FS25 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S31 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.