Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FS25
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
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The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the S3300 matches up vs the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic FS25
| S3300 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S3300
| FS25 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FS25
| S3300 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S3300 compared to the FS25.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and FS25.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S3300 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S3300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2009-01-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $99 | $230 |