Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZS25

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S31 and Panasonic ZS25, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and ZS25 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was introduced 6 months after the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S31 grades vs the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S31 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S31 and Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S31 and the ZS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and ZS25 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S31 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS25 will result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.